Ken Marich The SB RV Club is off to a great start in 2018 with a trip to Blythe, CA for the 31st annual Bluegrass Festival. A total of 18 members (nine rigs) enjoyed the bluegrass music and having fun together at our nightly “happy hours.” The three-day festival included 11 bands of all…
Tag: Travel
Generals, January 2018
Local travel agent presents unique fundraiser
Patti R. Albaugh Rotarians love to travel, and members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club learned how they can partake in a European adventure and contribute to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Foundation at the same time. The Foundation donates to local causes such as Tri-Community Food Bank and Triangle Y Ranch. Brian Mundy presented an…
Features, November 2017
Is an Antarctic Cruise right for you?
Antarctic travel is an experience unlike any other, because it is a place unlike any other. Individual characteristics of the continent can be found elsewhere, sure, but the undeveloped, untouched landscape combined with the sheer remoteness of the area make visiting Antarctica like traveling to another world. It’s a special place and it calls for…
Clubs & Classes, November 2017
News from the European Travel Club
Brian Mundy Northwestern Italy! Our group of 25, hosted by my wife Cheryl and I, began our final 2018 European travel adventure on October 1 with a scenic drive from Milan to the lovely seaside resort of Sestri Levante, just south of Genoa, where we settled in for four nights in our hotel. A multi-course…
Generals, October 2017
Israel trip planned
Larry Stillman Plans for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel in October 2018 have been finalized and will be announced on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the MountainView West Ballroom. This nine-day adventure is being organized by Tucson’s Weintraub Israel Center, in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke Israel Friendship Group (SIFC). This will be the…
Features, October 2017
Visiting South Africa
Joan Elder In early May 2018 I will be heading to South Africa with a very select group of friends. All our hotels are spectacular and meals are at outstanding restaurants! We start with a visit to Victoria Falls (when the water is at its highest!) in Zimbabwe with a scenic sunset cruise, a guided…
Features, September 2017
Oaxaca: Mexico’s cultural treasure
John Bezy The Mexican state of Oaxaca has become one of the great destinations for world travelers because of its rich cultural heritage. The prehistoric Zapotec and Mixtec Native American sites of Monte Alban and Mitla are among Mexico’s most impressive archaeological treasures. Present day Zapotec and Mixtec are superb artists, producing fine textiles with…
Generals, August 2017
Verde Valley Venture tour
Arizona Pathfinders Inc., a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour October 23 through 27, 2017 to the Verde Valley. Join us for an eventful tour to this region in the central transitional region of Arizona. Highlights: Day one: Travel to Arcosanti between Phoenix and Camp Verde, Arizona for…
Generals, August 2017
Cuba trip planned for SaddleBrookers
The WOOO (Women on Our Own) group is sponsoring a trip to Cuba February 1 through 10, 2018. This trip is open to any SaddleBrooke residents. There are nine spaces remaining. This tour will include three nights in a four-star hotel in Havana and five nights in the countryside. Cost of the trip is $2995,…
Clubs & Classes, June 2017
Verde Valley Venture Tour
Arizona Pathfinders Inc., a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a five day tour from October 23 through 27, 2017 to the Verde Valley. Join us for an eventful tour to this region in the central transitional region of Arizona. Highlights: Day one – Travel to Arcosanti between Phoenix and Camp Verde,…