Why do we volunteer? Judy Cummings Residents of SaddleBrooke are known for volunteering, and nowhere is this more evident than in Senior Village with 160+ volunteers. Why is it that they give so willingly of their hours? Most volunteers say that, at this stage of life, they enjoy helping others and now have the time…
Beginning artist finds welcoming community LaVerne Kyriss When Marty Fisher and her husband, Gary, moved to SaddleBrooke about 18 months ago, she had never really explored much about art. Working as an elementary school teacher in Bend, Oregon for 30-plus years, however, gave Fisher some exposure to art in the classroom. “I never studied art…
Navigating the “web” of SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club Want to learn how to line dance, but don’t know where to start? Your first step doesn’t need to start with a scuff or a stomp. Let your fingers do the walking and start with a click! That’s right, grab your mouse or iPad, and enter sbldc.weebly.com…
Those of you who have attended the SaddleBrooke Arts and Crafts Fair over the past several years have no doubt noticed that in conjunction with the fair, we also hold an auction of various artisans’ works. To be sure, auctions are fun with the anticipation of seeing if you have won any of the prizes.…
Twink Gates-Zimdar, Publicity On Friday, June 7, 11 members, and a friend of Jim and Susan Biestek, Margaret Day, visiting from Melbourne, Australia, enjoyed a terrific meal at the Flavor of India here in Tucson. Choosing a la carte from a wide menu of delicious Indian Cuisine, the Brits enjoyed the camaraderie of members and…
SBCO scholarships help local students succeed Nancy McCluskey-Moore Members of the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) educational committee have been putting in long hours in recent months. They have been reviewing college scholarship applications, traveling to communities along the “Copper Corridor” to interview candidates and ranking applicants to determine who will be awarded a two- or…