Gail Blizard Word for the day: Solsticia (solstice) The winter solstice is rapidly approaching. Many of us look forward to the lengthening days with anticipation. The Maya Civilization, which at one time ruled immense regions of Mexico and Central America, honored the winter solstice in December with several rituals. They considered the winter solstice (which…
Gail Blizard Word for the day: Estudiar (to study) Our season kicked off in October with a splash—of wine, that is—as we welcomed new and returning members alike with wine, cheese, and cheer. About 30 happy people enjoyed sampling a variety of Spanish- and Latin American-themed wines brought by the attendees as they munched on…
Gail Blizard Word for the day: Fiesta de bienvenida (Welcome back party!) We hope you will join us at our first meeting of the season on Monday, Oct. 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One activity center. We’ll be having a wine and cheese party to welcome back current members and to especially welcome…
Gail Blizard Word for the day: tacos (no translation needed!) Our May meeting was a party – a taco party, that is! An energetic team of club members, led by the always creative MaryJo Swartzberg, set out a feast and provided entertainment that made us want to shout, “¡Olé!” If memory serves correctly, a few…
Gail Blizard Word for the day: amistad (friendship) At our April meeting we were treated to an interesting and thought-provoking presentation by members of the Border Community Alliance. BCA is a non-profit based in Tubac, whose mission is to bridge the border and foster community through education, collaboration and cultural exchange. Their geographic focus is…
Gail Blizard Word for the day: obra de teatro (a play). In March, 16 club members went to the Temple of Music and Art and enjoyed an excellent performance of American Mariachi. Imagine a musical comedy with a Latin flair, and you’ll get the idea. At times both funny and poignant, it entertained us while…
Gail Blizard February is the shortest month of the year and the Spanish Culture Club has been filling up the calendar with fun events. February 4 was our Spanish-speaking lunch at the Mesquite Grill. A half-dozen of us, including a couple new faces, enjoyed lunch and practicing our Spanish. For our monthly meeting, James Cowlin,…
Gail Blizard Wow! It’s been a very exciting January for the Spanish Culture Club! January 7 was our Spanish-speaking lunch at the Mesquite Grill. Several members got together and had a lively discussion about holidays, books and iPhones. All topics are fair game as we’re just there to enjoy lunch and practice our Spanish skills.…
Gail Blizard ¡Próspero Año Nuevo! The Spanish Culture Club has many exciting activities planned for the New Year! We are a culture club, not a language club, interested in all aspects of Latin American and Spanish culture, including art, music, and customs. Speaking Spanish is not required; however, if you’re interested in improving your Spanish,…
Linda Miles The calendar for Spanish Culture Club events in 2019 is filling rapidly. January will kick off with a Spanish speaking luncheon on Monday, January 7 at noon at the Mesquite Grill. For more information and to reserve a spot at the table, please contact Audrey Tarchine at ebbie2@icloud.com. On January 18 we will…