Lori Anderson On Oct. 8 Walter Mercer again opened his house for the Singles Club’s annual pizza party. Between 40 and 50 people chowed down on pizza ordered from Grandma Tony’s at Oro Valley’s Gaslight Music Hall. The weather was gorgeous, and the pizza was plentiful—and plenty good! Club members provided salads and desserts. All-in-all,…
Pat Knepler It’s time to think about the exciting holiday season events being planned by the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC). Our holiday-themed December Dance Party is scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 14, in the MountainView Ballroom. The doors open at 5 p.m., and the festivities begin with an open bar and time to catch up…
The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting an expert panel discussion called “Understanding the Levels of Psychiatric Care Is Key to Treatment Success.” The discussion will be held on Jan. 21, 2024, from 1 to 3 p.m. or Jan. 29, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m. The same program will be repeated twice, so…
Philip Doyle There is still time to sign yourself and your grandchildren up for an exciting, fun-filled day of activities, sponsored by your Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee of SaddleBrooke TWO. It is Grandchildren’s Day, Friday, Nov. 24. As noted in our most recent article, the day will consist of four separate events. You and…
Kathy Sinnott Our country was forever changed on Sept. 11, 2001. The pain, tragedy, and loss from this fateful day eventually spurred an idea that would pay tribute to the men and women who fought for our nation’s freedoms. Several Arizona residents banned together in 2015 with an idea for a ‘living memorial’ that would honor…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg I bought it in a vintage market where people go to look for a “find” that might have some historical significance or, for that matter, for an item as an unusual conversation piece. This particular item falls into the latter category. I won’t use the usual cliché that “it called out…