Jane Gromelski Our next series of dance classes will be the Texas 2 Step and Western Waltz. These are the easiest dances to learn, we review each class the following week. We break the dances down, to make them logical. Dancing is the most fun you can have with your partner, in public. What other…
Jill Fritz Almost to the day, one year ago, SaddleBrooke swimmers were preparing for a swimming competition. On March 14, 2020, COVID-19 struck as our team was just about to host the annual Long Distance Swim Meet at the Oro Valley pool. Since then, most of us would have attended at least seven swim competitions…
Kristina Turner Anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one is facing one of life’s most difficult challenges. There are emotional, practical, and spiritual issues to deal with. Life can become a blur of pain, sadness, anger, and confusion. You can’t rebuild your life in an instant, but you can take steps toward…
Diana Wille A wealth of studies have shown that exercise and physical activity can help us keep our minds sharp and our bodies healthy. The data suggest that dancing, reading, playing board games, and playing musical instruments are associated with a significant reduction in dementia risk over a 20-year period. According to UT Southwestern Medical…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Life seems more about the gray areas. It is seldom black or white, even though we may wish it were or think it should be. Take a moment and look outside. What colors do you see? In nature we see lots of colors, dark colors, light colors, vibrant colors, and many shades…
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) was founded in 2005 by Dr. Joel Waldstreicher and 10 members on the initial board of directors (BOD). The first courses were conducted in 2006 and to date we have offered over 350 courses to the SaddleBrooke community. Today I would like to introduce you to…