Mary (Twink) Gates It was a trip down memory lane when 16 members of the British Club met at the DesertView Performing Arts Center here in SaddleBrooke on April 30 at 6:30 p.m. for a brilliant performance at 7 p.m. of Britain’s Finest. The tribute band did not let us down, playing those wonderful songs…
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June 2025, Clubs & Classes
British Club Celebrates
Mary (Twink) Gates It was St. George’s Day on April 23 when 50 revelers, including members and friends of the British Club, gathered together for a wonderful British buffet at the magnificent home of Margaret and Tom Somenske in SaddleBrooke Ranch. In addition, it was a time to celebrate the 20-year anniversary of the British…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
The British Club Plays Bocce Ball
Mary (Twink) Gates Sunshine and blue skies with a slight breeze was the order of the day on May 18 when 28 members of the British Club met at the home of Bob Zimdar and Twink Gates who were hosting bocce ball games and a potluck picnic. Moving on to the bocce ball courts, some…
March 2025, Clubs & Classes
British Club at the Canyon’s Crown Pub
Mary (Twink) Gates On Feb. 19, 16 members of the British Club enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Canyon’s Crown Restaurant and Pub, way across town at the crossroads of Tanque Verde and Sabino Canyon. A good time was had by all, as usual, catching up with the latest news of our families and current events.…
February 2025, Clubs & Classes
British Club Dines at Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse
Mary (Twink) Gates John Wayne, the Lone Ranger, Roy Rogers, Hopalong Cassidy, Tom Mix, et al., deck the halls with their pictures, along with other western memorabilia at Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse, just outside Tucson on Florence Highway, a 20 minutes’ drive from SaddleBrooke. It was here on Jan. 23 at 5 p.m. that 22 members…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
British Club Christmas Dinner Dance
Mary (Twink) Gates The holiday spirit was in full swing on Dec. 11 when 21 members of the British Club attended their annual Christmas Party, this year teaming up with Unit 5 and Unit 11, at the MountainView clubhouse ballroom in SaddleBrooke TWO. Surrounded by sparkling Christmas trees and Christmas garlands, the camaraderie was palpable,…
January 2025, Clubs & Classes
British Club: Carols, Cocktails, and Canapes
Mary (Twink) Gates Carols, Cocktails, and Canapes kicked off the holiday season for 40 members of the British Club at the home of Lynne Pendlebury and Mike Sachse on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. It was so much fun, each member being decked out with choices of necklaces of flashing Christmas lights, headdresses of reindeer…
December 2024, Front Page
Jolly Good Tidings From The British Club
Mary Gates It was 9 a.m. on Nov. 1 when 22 members of the British Club met to attend their annual general meeting at the SaddleBrooke One Activities Center. A delicious continental breakfast of croissants, strawberry preserves and marmalade, mango yogurt, banana muffins, and fresh fruit was served before the meeting where new officers of…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
British Club Party!
Mary (Twink) Gates David Taylor and Linda Irwin hosted a wonderful evening party on Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. Thirty-one members enjoyed the camaraderie of fellow members catching up with each other’s lives while greeting and welcoming new members, all while feasting on delicious culinary delights contributed by the attending members of the club: spiral…
September 2024, Clubs & Classes
The British Club Dines at Saffron Indian Bistro
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…