Maggie deBlock SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club heard SBCO (SaddleBrooke Community Outreach) updates from Steve Groth, President of the Board of Directors. Steve broke the glass ceiling since he is the first male who was elected to this position. SBCO will celebrate 22 years of service to kids in a 100-mile area, that stretches from…
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Clubs & Classes, April 2018
New times/location for Sunrise Rotary
Patti Albaugh Scheduling demands in SaddleBrooke mean that SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is now meeting on Thursday at noon in the Catalina Room next to the Mesquite Grill in SaddleBrooke TWO. We invite you to drop in and see what we are about. SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is proud of all our members, who…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
A gem of experience
Maggie deBlock Gloria Quigg, Publicity Chair for the Tucson Gem Show, presented an in-depth tour and presentation of Arizona gemstones. To rock hound or novice, her material was a fascinating as well as educational story of gemstones that are native to Arizona. She described three areas of turquoise namely Persia, Kingman and Sleeping Beauty.…
Clubs & Classes, March 2018
John Court visits Sunrise Rotary Club
Dick Kroese John Court, women’s gymnastics coach, visited SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club and gave a very inspirational presentation. John is entering his ninth year with the University of Arizona and has established himself as one of the top assistant gymnastics coaches in the country. With a competitive flair and energetic passion for gymnastics, Court…
Clubs & Classes, January 2018
ROTARACT: Building Leadership Skills and Community Service
Maggie deBlock On November 16, 2017, guest speakers for the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club were three members of the University of Arizona Rotaract Club: Jesus Nevarez, president, Savannah Perno, Director of Services and Amy Lu Allan, Service Director. The University of Arizona Rotaract Club was founded in the fall of 2013 and is dedicated to…
Generals, January 2018
U of A President to speak at SaddleBrooke Rotary March 29
Patti Albaugh SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is hosting Dr. Robert C. Robbins, President of the University of Arizona, to speak at the SaddleBrooke at HOA Two Ballroom, 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on March 29. A buffet will be served. Cost to attend this wonderful event and to hear what is happening at the University will…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
In a child’s best interest: Court Appointed Special Advocates
Maggie deBlock On October 12, 2017, members of SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club heard guest speaker Ms. Jill LaBrie, Membership Chair for the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program of Pima County. Ms. LaBrie described the immense help volunteers provide to the judges who review juvenile dependency cases in the juvenile court system. She stated that…
Clubs & Classes, December 2017
Healthy Aging
Maggie deBlock On October 26, Ellinor Montgomery, RN, author of Eat G.L.A.D. not S.A.D, presented to SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club a timely topic on eating healthy, which translates into healthy aging. She began with a success story involving her husband John who was 120 pounds overweight when they married. Due to his obese situation, he…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Golder Ranch Fire District – Helpful Friends of SaddleBrooke
Maggie deBlock SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary enjoyed a presentation from Golder Ranch Fire District Fire Chief Randy Karrer. On September 21, 2017 Chief Karrer reviewed recent changes in fire districts and commented on the close relationship they have developed with SaddleBrooke residents. Rotary members were reminded of the fire, emergency, medical and other services provided by…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
Making a difference: Sycamore Canyon Academy
Maggie deBlock On September 28, 2017 SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club welcomed two speakers and two students from Sycamore Canyon Academy. Our guest speakers were Ms. Maria Romero, Case Management Coordinator and Shift Supervisor Mr. Paul Boyd. Mr. Paul Boyd provided an overview of Sycamore Canyon Academy (SCA) and explained that SCA is a program of…