Gary Hammond The American Diabetes Association believes that 12 million Americans over age 65 have diabetes — that’s 25% or one in four of us! Medicare feels the problem is so great that it has funded a special free education program by certified trainers — the Diabetes Education Empowerment Program, or DEEP. For SaddleBrooke residents…
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Generals, December 2017
CCP’s Dinner Mystery has been cast
Andrea Molberg Start planning now to attend Community Circle Players’ new dinner mystery Mafioso Murders. Many fine CCP performers plus two newcomers, one from SaddleBrooke Ranch, turned out for auditions held mid-November. CCP’s Director Susan Sterling just revealed the cast members are Ron Andrea – Mickey D’Goon, Fran Berman – Black Widow Betty, JP Blount…
Generals, December 2017
50s and 60s Sock Hops planned
Jane Gromelski Return with us 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 to the music of our golden youth! Age has…
Generals, December 2017
Mental illness: what you need to know
Leslie Fore Mental health problems are very common. One in five American adults and youth are affected by mental illness. The Santa Catalina Catholic Church Social Awareness and Justice Ministry is hosting an educational forum on mental illness called Understanding Mental Illness: Together We Can Make A Difference on January 28, 2018 from 1:00 to…
Generals, December 2017
Fine Arts Guild and UAMA Art Lecture Series
Tammy Bearden The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art, will present a new series of three lectures beginning Wednesday, January 3, 2018, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the west ballroom of the MountainView Clubhouse. The first presenter will be docent Tammy Bearden who will discuss American…
Religion, November 2017
Institute for Judaic Services and Studies – upcoming services
Joan Elder Many SaddleBrooke members of the IJSS are still remembering the wonderful services we enjoyed for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Bollt accompanied by Carolyn Cochran provided meaningful words and music. The Kol Nidre service was begun with the melodic viola rendition beautifully played by Ivan Ugorich.…
Generals, November 2017
Kick off the holiday season at the SaddleBrooke Singers concert
Steph Mattie Bah humbug, you might be saying to yourself. It is a warm and sunny autumn day in Arizona. The thought of snow falling, sitting by a crackling fire or Christmas shopping seems so far away. It sure doesn’t feel like December is just around the corner. Well, the SaddleBrooke Singers concert will be…
Front Page, November 2017
A Celebration Of WaterColor
Karen Brungardt On Sunday, November 19, 2017, eight SaddleBrooke watercolor artists will present the second annual A Celebration of Watercolor show in the west end of the MountainView Ballroom. This colorful event will be from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Each of the artists, Karen Brungardt, Mary Bubla, Fran Dorr,…
Generals, November 2017
Church of the Apostles showcasing many Advent and Christmas events
Shirin McArthur Episcopal Church of the Apostles will host a number of free events designed to help participants more fully experience the upcoming seasons of Advent and Christmas. The church will begin December with Choral Evensong, held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, December 3. Directed by Dr. Elliot Jones, choral director of the Arizona Repertory…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
British Club Pub Night
Twink Gates-Zimdar It was a Pot-luck BYOB Pub Night at the home of Ethel Willmot where the British Club celebrated a fun night Saturday, October 14. Thirty-two joined in the festivities; members, relations visiting, friends and neighbors. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful contributions of deviled eggs, shrimp, raw veggies and dip, sausage rolls, curry, chile, egg…