Jerry Lujan The Korean War began 65 years ago in June 1950. The United Nations called it “A Police Action” but if you ask any soldier, marine, sailor or airman who fought in it they will tell you it was a war. Korean veterans, you are next up for Honor Flights. If you haven’t registered…
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Generals, October 2015
An evening of Symphonic Music and Wine
Anne Movalson If you are a person who becomes tired of the same old, same old anything, then we have a classical concert on Friday evening, November 13 of three very different and challenging compositions for you. The program begins Tucson Symphony Orchestra premiere performance of Joan Tower’s composition Tambor. Tambor is considered a piece for…
Generals, October 2015
New feature at 2015 Troop Support Dinner Dance
This year’s SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) Dinner Dance has a new dimension. In addition to entertainment by Dick Police, a Vietnam veteran who will DJ and play sax, providing dance music from the 50s to the 90s, the program will feature U.S. Marine Colonel (retired) Charlie Carr. Following the sold-out Conversation with Two American Heroes…
Generals, October 2015
From your events committee at SaddleBrooke One
Monday, October 12 – Bingo Second Monday of every month in the Vistas Dining Room Bingo sales begin at 5:30 p.m. Early Bird Bingo at 6:45 p.m. Regular Bingo begins at 7:00 p.m. Prices start as low as $3 per pack for 11 games (cash only!). Seating is limited so come early! Full Agave menu.…
Generals, October 2015
Big book sale set for October 17 at Oracle Public Library
Susan Astin The semi-annual used book sale at Oracle Public Library is Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the library, 565 E. American Avenue in Oracle. Thousands of books in paperback and hardcover, fiction and non-fiction, and children’s titles will be displayed on tables and for sale at low, stock-up-for-winter-reading prices.…
Generals, October 2015
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
Discover a hot new author with great critical reviews Come and meet thriller writer Becky Masterman at the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries’ next author luncheon to be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, November 20. As the former editor of a forensic medicine encyclopedia, Masterman brings a unique background to her mysteries. Largely unknown to…
Generals, September 2015
WANTED – SaddleBrooke Artisans
Barbara Johnson The 2015 SaddleBrooke Fall Arts and Crafts Fair will be held on Saturday, November 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the MountainView Clubhouse. This fair is open to all SaddleBrooke residents who create their own items in many areas – woodcarving, tile works, painting, photography, apparel, jewelry, pottery, gourds, etc. We…
Generals, September 2015
The Arizona Opera opens the 2015/2016 season with the premiere of “Arizona Lady”
This lively 1953 operetta follows the story of a horse raised in Tucson that defies all odds to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby. Emmerich Kálmán, the Jewish Hungarian composer of the piece, moved to Hollywood to write movie music after fleeing Nazi persecution during World War II. He also spent a great deal of time…
Generals, September 2015
‘50s and ‘60s Sock Hop in MountainView Ballroom
Jane Gromelski Do you remember dancing at Sock Hops in the high school gym? We couldn’t wear shoes because the finish on the gym floor might be damaged, but our moms were not happy with us when the bottoms of our socks were no longer white. Fortunately, the finishes on wood floors today no longer…
Front Page, September 2015
It’s All About the Kids: Walkathon XIX 2015
Nan Nasser Registration for the annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon will begin on September 14 at the Golden Goose Fashion Show which will be held in the MountainView Ballroom beginning at 3:00 p.m. The tee shirt design has been finalized, supporter names collected, breakfast arranged and we are ready to walk with opening exercises by…