Tag: events

50s 60s Sock Hop April 27

Wear your poodle skirt and saddle shoes to the next Sock Hop.

Jane Gromelski Return to those thrilling years when we were young. Some of us went to the dances and danced, some watched from the sidelines. Bah to that, we can all get on the floor and dance with our own moves—come and have fun with the music of our golden youth! Sip an alcoholic beverage;…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

Upcoming FSL author lectures The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries 2017 author lecture series continues with several exciting events coming this spring. Many SaddleBrooke residents are familiar with Mark Schwartz and his unique expertise regarding military history. On March 16 Mark’s lecture will be about Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Japan’s premier naval strategist, who wanted to avoid…

Showcase of talent benefitting SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue

Pat Tiefenbach Reservations are going fast for the second SaddleBrooke Showcase of Talent on Monday, March 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gaslight Music Hall in Oro Valley. Don’t miss all the fun; call 520-529-1000 or visit gaslightmusichall.com to reserve your seats. Half of the $10 admission charge will be donated to SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue…

ILR – Institute for Learning in Retirement

Louise Grabell

Meet the instructor Ken Marich The ILR is proud to have Louise Grabell as a faculty member. Louise was born in Brooklyn, New York and spent her youth in Long Island and in Queens. She earned a B.S. degree in Biology (1964) and a Master’s degree in Science Education (1967), both from Queens College. She…

25th annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour

Laura Stiltner - wall hanging

Diana Creighton Seeing art where it is made and talking with the artists is an event any time, but it’s a really memorable experience among the oaks and granite boulders in the Arizona high desert on the north slope of the Catalina Mountains. This year the opportunity comes on April 8 and 9 when Oracle’s…

Jewish Friendship Group news

Seven teams vied for prize money at the annual Trivia Potluck meeting.

Marilyn Anthony Our annual Jewish Trivia/Potluck evening was a wonderful fun event with seven teams vying for the huge prize money. Although the potluck was supposed to be only appetizers and desserts, it was a veritable feast. The trivia was wildly entertaining with many comments from the participants including historical information. Since so many of…

Women’s retreat

International speaker Sue Heimer

Terry Barringer The historic Hacienda del Sol Guest Ranch and Resort will be the setting of the women’s retreat hosted by the Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke on Friday, April 21, 2017. Consider this event an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of spring and fresh beginnings. The Story of Miriam. How might this…

Cross Street Community’s 20th Anniversary Celebration

Alida Wilkes Theme: Showers and Food Transform a Community SaddleBrooke residents are invited to attend the twentieth anniversary of the Cross Street Community at South Side Presbyterian Church on March 25. The Showers Program history: The Cross Street Community’s shower program evolved over the years from the sanctuary days with a shower that was in…