Mary Klootwyk Square dancing is a vibrant American folk dance characterized by couples forming a square, guided by a “caller” who calls out moves, making it a spontaneous and communal activity. Its roots are a blend of European folk dances, like English country dances, and African American traditions. While the modern American form emerged from…
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November 2025, Generals
American Legion Auxiliary Oro Valley Unit Remembrance Program
Ed Davis Remember and Honor: National Wreaths Across America Day is Saturday, Dec. 13, and wreath-laying ceremonies will be held at Arlington National Cemetery and at more than 4,900 locations in all 50 U.S. states, at sea, and abroad. The Oro Valley Auxiliary Unit 132 is a local community partner of Wreaths Across America (WAA),…
October 2025, Sports
Bob Ogle Drops In Seventh Ace
Dennis Marchand There is something in the water (or is it the beer) in Bob Ogle’s Wednesday group. Even though most of the players are low indexes, there is still something strange about the last two rounds this group has played. On Wednesday, Aug. 20, Dennis Marchand and Don Plapinger both aced hole 11 at…
October 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners—Unlocking Friendships
Kathy DeMerritt A huge thank you to the SBWGA-18 for hosting LAGOS 2025, “Unlocking Friendships.” CJ Johnson and BJ Murray chaired this popular event, making us all feel welcome and appreciated. They even coerced Mother Nature to provide a perfect morning for the nine-hole, step-aside scramble. Hosting a full field, the tournament was divided into…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Social Bridge Group Seeking New Members
Elizabeth Henley Want to have some fun? Make some new friends? The Tuesday Night Partners Bridge #1 group has been a part of the organizational offerings in SaddleBrooke for many years and has, at times, been so popular that one had to rush to sign up in order to be able to play due to…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Cyclemasters Ride the Tucson Loop de Loop
Wanda Ross A group of 24 Cyclemasters, decked out in our club jerseys, bicycled 20 to 30 miles on Sept. 20 in the Loop de Loop event on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop. The Loop, as it is commonly called, is a paved, 54-mile bicycle loop in the Tucson area. In true SaddleBrooke style, we enjoyed…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Attorney General Kris Mayes to Speak at the Democratic Club’s Annual Dinner on February 1, 2026
Karla Trippe The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club (SBDC) has engaged Attorney General Kris Mayes to speak about “Leading for the People.” Mayes is one of Arizona’s strongest consumer advocates and an attorney who has distinguished herself as a fighter for the people in a lifetime of public service. Her office has safeguarded $1.5 billion in federal…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Supports Women Seeking Work
Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club continually seeks ways to participate in the good work being done in this community. This month, it highlights Eagles Wings of Grace, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on helping “… lift women out of poverty and into productive lives.” They say you never get a second chance to make…
October 2025, Clubs & Classes
Everyone Is Talking About It, So the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Is Doing Something About It
Barbara Barr Bengen How many times have you been in a conversation about the shortage of people in vocational trades? We often ask, “Whatever happened to shop and other trades classes?” Everyone is talking about the need for more people entering the trades. So, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke did something about it. Working with…
Clubs & Classes, October 2025
Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Inspires Mammoth/San Manuel Elementary Students
Elaine Terry and Barbara Barr Bengen Squeals of delight echoed in Mammoth/San Manuel’s second and third grade classrooms as Rotarians delivered books to excited students. Rotary International offers a series of books and activity workbooks on service to others and the Four-Way Test. Through fundraisers, the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke raises funds to purchase these…