Dale Dillon Lips Who says you can’t get a great workout when it’s over 100 degrees outside? Certainly not our SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club! On July 1, 32 energetic club members and first-time guests gathered to escape the heat and enjoy some fantastic indoor exercise. Led by the talented Alisa Fenstermacher and supported by her…
Julie Adamen SaddleBrooke Swim Club Announces Fall “Let’s Swim!” classes. Can you swim, but wish you felt more comfortable, efficient, or confident in the water? If so, the SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s popular “Let’s Swim!” program may be just what you’re looking for. Offered free of charge to SaddleBrooke residents twice each year, Let’s Swim! is…
Greg Hlushko Playing chess provides a comprehensive cognitive workout that strengthens memory, accelerates pattern recognition, and builds a robust cognitive reserve against aging. By challenging both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, it forces the mind to balance strict logical analysis with creative spatial visualization. So come by to learn how to play or to play a…
Judy Saks All SaddleBrooke residents are welcome to join the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) at any time. If you would like to try a class first before joining, you may attend one full monthly session of Introductory Novice classes for free. If you would like to continue, you are strongly encouraged to join the…
B’nai MidBar News Melanie Einbund From Our President, Joy Erickson A beloved congregant and community leader Esta Goldstein is preparing to move back east after 30 years in Tucson. Her contributions to both the Jewish and broader Tucson communities are immeasurable. Intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated, Esta helped form Congregation B’nai Midbar and remains a treasured mentor.…
Birthday Party Fun with Senior Village Members Laura Anderson Red, white, and blue was the theme of this bi-monthly celebration of Senior Village members’ birthdays at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Twenty-seven members and nine guests enjoyed the ukulele tunes performed by Karen Gille, Linda Voltz, and Susan Fox. Karen also entertained the attendees with…
Grieving Our Losses Is it hard for you to let go of the pain that life causes so you can move forward into the newness of life? Grieving is a natural part of life. Loss of loved ones, or health or career are just a few of the things we are forced to face and…
Do you think gardening in an arid climate means settling for rocks and dust? Think again! With the right techniques—like strategic drip irrigation and proper plant selection—you can successfully grow a lush variety of agave, blooming cacti and native desert scrubs. The secret is learning proven methods that thrive specifically in the SaddleBrooke region. Join…
Marilyn Ginther Are you a lady who loves to play the piano? Are you a SaddleBrooke resident? We may have the perfect opportunity for you! The SaddleBrooke’s women’s choral group Sonoran Singers is searching for a piano accompanist. If you are interested in volunteering, duties would include rehearsals on Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. and upcoming…
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) held a luncheon in July to honor our beloved conductor Jesus Jacquez. After three wonderful years with SBWS, Jesus is moving on to a music graduate program in Montana (the climate opposite of southern Arizona) starting in the fall. The luncheon was held in the SaddleBrooke TWO…