Dee Berisha Webster’s New World Dictionary defines a hike as “a long walk.” So, each of us can envision a hike as measured by our own experiences. On some days, we may take a long walk around SaddleBrooke, measured by several miles or so. On other days, we may take a long walk with our…
Dee Berisha Once again, the ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) have added another activity to the many opportunities available for women on our own in SaddleBrooke. Always looking for ways to stay active, be healthy, and enjoy the company of other single women, beginning new ventures is always encouraged among our membership. Our…
Dee Berisha Inspired by a WOOO (Women On Our Own) Day Trip to the “Washed Ashore” exhibit at Tucson Botanical Gardens in May, Pat Rourke and Melody Branstrom began a mission of impact. “Washed Ashore” was an exhibit with the purpose of saving our seas. The exhibits displayed at the Gardens were replicas of various…
Dee Berisha Each Saturday of every month will find WOOO (Women On Our Own) ladies enjoying a different dining event. 2nd Saturday Dine-Arounds are coordinated by Pat Rourke, and the venue is always a restaurant that is close to SaddleBrooke. Our June event was held at a WOOO favorite, It’s Greek to Me in Catalina.…
Dee Berisha A lovely May day took nine WOOO (Women On Our Own) ladies to see an exhibit at Tucson Botanical Gardens. The exhibit of interest was called Washed Ashore: Art to Save the Sea. The impact that this exhibit had on each of the women was nothing short of inspiring. Sculptures of marine life,…
Dee Berisha Most visitors or new transplants to Arizona would be skeptical when hearing talk of the existence of an Arizona olive oil mill, thinking that the olives would have to be imported from Greece or possibly Italy. So, like the baseball diamond in the middle of an Iowa cornfield, “If you build it, they…
Dee Berisha The women of WOOO (Women On Our Own) celebrate our own strengths and individualities on a personal basis, and these attributes are what our organization promotes, supports, and honors with each and every activity offered in our calendar of events. None of these many WOOO activities celebrates this in a more joyful way…
Dee Berisha With COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, several Women On Our Own (WOOO) members took to the high seas for a holiday adventure; namely, a cruise to Hawaii. Departing from San Diego for the six-day voyage on Holland America Line to the Hawaiian Islands, along with 2,600 other passengers, were Charly McInroy, Ruthe Burgener,…
Dee Berisha One of the goals of Women On Our Own (WOOO) is to plan a wide range of events and activities that our members will enjoy as participants. Weekend evenings are of particular focus, because many members remember weekends as times of sharing conversation and laughter with friends or loved ones. Many WOOO members, being…
Wanda Ross Recently, 14 Singles in SaddleBrooke went on a cruise together to the Southern Caribbean. How did this happen in this largely couples-oriented community? Good question. Some met through the SaddleBrooke Singles Club or Women On Our Own (WOOO). Others met bicycling, hiking, or even dancing. Someone said, “Let’s do a cruise together,” and the…