Rita Fletcher You may think it is overkill to have so much help available in learning where to walk while dancing in a square, but then—more—is—more! So why not? Everyone learns easily and quickly. That is what makes square dancing unique and fun. In addition to Larry Kraber, square dance caller-instructor extraordinaire, the Coordinators help…
Rita Fletcher You may think it is overkill to have so much help available in learning where to walk while dancing in a square, but then—more—is—more! So why not? Everyone learns easily and quickly. That is what makes square dancing unique and fun. In addition to Larry Kraber, square dance caller-instructor extraordinaire, the coordinators help…
Rita Fletcher Richard Williams and Jack Stebe led the SaddleBrooke Squares on yet another adventure! 70 plus is not just an age, but the number of Square Dancers having another active, fun day. Starting the morning off everyone followed clues to find and photograph objects within SaddleBrooke and along the drive to Davis-Monthan. Everyone concurred…
Rita Fletcher Square Dancers from all over these United States gathered at the Yuma Civic Center for the 66th annual Valentine’s Square Dance Festival. The rooms were filled with laughing and fun while dancing. What a great way to stimulate your mind while getting exercise; a winning combination. Over 40 dancers from the SaddleBrooke Squares…
Rita Fletcher The New Year started off with a Bee Line bus trip on January 3 up to Mesa for square dancing with other square dance clubs. Having worked up an appetite, stopping at Organ Stop Pizza was well deserved. You have to stop there just to hear the organ! If you recognize anyone in…
Rita Fletcher Joining together for a joint dance makes for J-O-Y! It is always good to meet new people who have the same passion as you do. So the SaddleBrooke Squares went over to join the Sun City SunDancers for some festive dancing in December. We will continue to do so as we all always…
Rita Fletcher SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Clubbers are all having fun together each Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. walking about 2.3 miles until 8:30 p.m.! But isn’t it dark outside, you ask? Yes! But we are inside either in the MountainView Ballroom at the Chaparral, or the Catalina Community Center, or the Tennis Pavilion, or a…
Rita Fletcher SaddleBrooke residents have access to a professional square dance caller in Larry Kraber who has been calling for 24 years. Larry and his wife Bonnie have helmed the SaddleBrooke Squares dance club for 20 years. As part of the entertainment Larry called at the opening of the HOA 2 models, at the grand…
It’s not your mother’s square dancing anymore! Modern square dancing has been influenced by the younger next generation. Fluffy crinoline short skirts are now seen alongside those choosing to wear long skirts; men look like sharp shooting cowboys with snappy accents like country western shirts, bolos and big belt buckles. The music is neither Ozark…
Rita Fletcher Since November 21 residents have learned over 100 calls and can now readily show off their acquired skills! It may seem intimidating but, yes, it is that easy; learning from our expert SaddleBrooke resident professional caller Larry Kraber on Tuesday evenings makes it even more fun. The ability to review at home with…