Melanie Sedam Mortgage rates have dropped to levels not seen since 2016 and homeowners are rushing to refinance. You can benefit even if you don’t cut your rate by a full percentage point – a rule of thumb you can safely ignore. The question is whether you will stay in your home long enough to…
George F. Bone, LTC, USAR, Retired The Catalina chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held their regular monthly meeting Saturday, Jan. 18th at the MountainView Clubhouse. Col. Bill Nagy presided over the meeting. For the 32 members and guests, Sgt, Bill Doran spoke of his military career from 1969-1971. He did his…
Barbara Barr On Thursday, Feb. 27th, Dave Perry will present “What’s Up in Oro Valley?” at the Rotary meeting at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. Dave is the President and CEO of the Oro Valley Chamber of Commerce. When he visits our Rotary Club, our members and guests are always riveted by his stories and information…
Pam Boedeker A speaker who loves her job brings energy and enthusiasm to her presentation. That was certainly the case with Jessie Byrd, manager of the Pima County Native Plant Nursery. Jessie shared photos and information about her beloved Queen of the Night with SaddleBrooke Nature Club. Jessie is devoted to rescuing the Peniocereus greggii…
Punch Howarth The Feb. 15-16 concerts by the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra will perform two divergent works of Ludwig van Beethoven and an unusual opus by Richard Strauss. Opening the concert will be a frivolous short work, “Turkish March,” featuring the Turkish instruments, triangle, cymbals, and bass drum. The “Marcia alla Turca” is one of ten selections in the…
Karen Callan The SaddleBrooke Metaphysical Study Group (MSG) is sponsoring a unique experience, presented by Rebecca Wilkinson, MA, ATR-BC, LCPAT, co-founder of Creative Wellbeing Workshops, LLC which provides individuals and organizations with training and resources for managing stress, preventing burnout, and increasing wellbeing. Join her special presentation on March 11th, from 7 to 9 p.m.…