Sam Miller Program note: This Skygazers program meeting is on Saturday evening, as opposed to the normal Sunday evening. On Saturday, Dec. 7, the SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club will present Dr. Erika Hamden, a professor of astrophysics and director of the University of Arizona Space Institute. The program presentation will be at the DesertView Theater,…
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Clubs & Classes, November 2024
Energy Medicine!
Barbara Barr Bengen Join Metaphysical Explorations for an engaging talk with Dr. Brad West, a naturopathic physician, as he explores the captivating world of energy medicine on Wednesday, Nov. 13, at the Activity Center from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. for socializing and registering visitors. Visitors and non-members are asked for…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Cornhole Bags Are Flying at DesertView
The SaddleBrooke Cornhole Club celebrated their successful Grand Opening at the DesertView complex on Nov. 1. Snacks, cookies, hot dogs, and drinks were served to existing members, new members, and the curious. We had a sunny day filled with music, fun, lessons, and games. Club members were able to order T-shirts, gaze at our new…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Singles Club Receives Blind Squirrel
Sharon Tutland Every Saturday at 11 a.m. the corner table at the MountainView Bar and Grill is filled with members of the SaddleBrooke Singles Club Trivia Team. Calling themselves the Blind Squirrels, a group of 8 to 10 Singles Club members competes with other trivia team regulars with catchy names like the Misfits, Crazy Eights,…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Chess Club
Greg Hlushko Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
Graphic Design: Molding the Visual Experience
Delys Nast I have often engaged in discussions with colleagues and students centering on the question as to whether graphic design is art or not. When attending the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, I was given two paths of study to choose from: Art or Design. Art tended to fall into the category of…
November 2024, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club – November 2024
It’s Not Dating … It’s Just Dancing, Part 3 Tom Marshall Raised in a British military family, Valerie Green began dancing in high school where posture was everything. “I maintain to this day that if one holds their body in the proper position, dancing becomes easier and, consequently, more enjoyable.” In England, Valerie grew up…
Clubs & Classes, November 2024
Scootin’ Into Autumn
Mary Klootwyk That was the theme for the Third Annual Square Dance Weekend held in Albuquerque, N.M., Sept. 27-29, 2024, in the Albuquerque Square Dance Center. This center is the premiere dance hall in New Mexico and the United States. Dancers come to this dance hall, which features a floating hardwood floor, to enjoy square…
November 2024, Religion
United Women of Faith at Vista UMC Support Local Women and Families
Sharon Scanlan and Amy Butkovich United Women in Faith at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church have two very important mission projects coming up to support women and families in Tucson and neighboring communities. They will assemble Children’s Art Packs on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at the church. These packs consist of art supplies such…
November 2024, Religion
B’nai Midbar: Havdalah
The celebration of Havdalah (a separation of Shabbat to welcome the new week) was hosted by Joy and Bill Erickson. Rabbi Price spoke to the meaning and symbolism of the service. As we looked upon the several (about 50) faces, there were smiles and gladness as we chanted prayers, passed the wine and spices, lit…