Dee Berisha By choice or by circumstance, the women of WOOO (Women On Our Own) have found that there are events in life where solitude is welcome and enjoying one’s own company is empowering and peaceful. I can plan my own schedule; control my remote; knit, sew, paint, garden, or nap when the mood hits;…
Diana Smith Born and raised in Wallingford, Conn., Leslie Hawkins began taking annual camping trips with her family. She vividly remembers her first glimpse of the Rocky Mountains soaring on the horizon on a trip that took her to Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Dinosaur National Monument, Devils Tower, and the Badlands. Leslie attended Hood College in…
Dee Berisha Women On Our Own (WOOO) welcomes in a new year never missing a beat. A review of our membership and the year 2025 in the rearview mirror reflects ups and downs, joys and sorrows, wonder and dismay, challenges and victories. Medical diagnoses met head on, death of loved ones, births of new generations,…
Dee Berisha The time of year that can best be described as the Season of Anticipation is upon us. We anticipate snowbird neighbors arriving back to the Brooke; family and friends stuck in tall snow drifts planning visits to meet the challenge of the links and the beauty of the desert’s hiking trails; hauling out…
Dee Berisha Writing this article during the August dog days of summer reflects on the heat, mosquitoes, humidity, back-to-school shopping, and being reminded that Halloween and the holidays are just around the corner. My sister back in our home state of Iowa reminds me of August being the time for “corn sweat,” detasseling, and the…
Dee Rock It is true that being outside to putt on Monday mornings is good for one’s health. It is also true that music is good for one’s soul. MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) are fortunate to enjoy benefits of both putting and music. During monthly luncheon meetings, Jo Ann Wilbour effortlessly sits at the grand…
Dee Berisha In an effort to shine a spotlight on the amazing diversity, energy, and the curious nature of Women On Our Own (WOOO), I sent an invitation out to our membership. I asked our members if they would share their recent trips with our SaddleBrooke community. Catherine Garner responded with a wonderful narrative of…
Dee Berisha Are you a single woman in SaddleBrooke who is not in a committed relationship? Are you looking for things to do with other single women? You don’t have to look any further than WOOO (Women On Our Own). WOOO has changed just a bit since it began back in the early 2000s. Briefly…
Dee Berisha The semi-annual membership meeting and potluck for Women On Our Own (WOOO) was held on April 26 at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Approximately 45 members attended and enjoyed a lavish dinner while catching up with friends and welcoming new members to SaddleBrooke and to WOOO. This particular meeting was also tasked with…
Dee Berisha The ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) celebrated First Saturday Happy Hour in April by enjoying a variety of seafood at Kingfisher Bar and Grill on Grant in Tucson. One of the few restaurants in Tucson whose menu focuses primarily on seafood, Kingfisher is well worth the drive and carpool from SaddleBrooke.…