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…
Dee Berisha What is a WOOO (Women On Our Own) woman? Is there a definition of a SaddleBrooke woman who chooses to join Women On Our Own? Well, we know that the one defining rule of membership is that a woman is single and not in a committed relationship. But does that define a WOOO…
Dee Berisha Separated from the rest of mainland Europe by the Pyrenees Mountains lies the enchanting countries of Spain and Portugal. The ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) spent a delightful evening exploring the vineyards and wines produced on the Iberian Peninsula. Our hostess chose several wines, both red and white, for the guests…
Dee Berisha WOOO (Women On Our Own) is very excited to announce the election of new officers for our organization for the 2023-25 term. Hats off to this group of women who volunteered to place their names into consideration for these board positions. It is no small commitment to volunteer in a community such as…
Dee Berisha WOOO (Women On Our Own) is very excited to announce the election of new officers for our organization for the 2023-25 term. Hats off to this group of women who volunteered to place their names into consideration for these board positions. It is no small commitment to volunteer in a community such as…
Dee Berisha Have you ever tried to play a game of any kind on your own? If your answer is, “Yes, Solitaire,” there is a reason why it has this name—because it’s played alone! Yes, your mind might wander to Jack Lemmon in the scene from Grumpy Old Men that finds him going through the motions…
Dee Berisha WOOO (Women On Our Own) of SaddleBrooke welcomes the new year with continued vibrancy and 35 new members joining in 2022. Our members come to WOOO through many avenues. They may hear about us from acquaintances, family members, or newspaper articles, or WOOO may have been on someone’s to-do list. WOOO is an…
Dee Berisha Women On Our Own (WOOO) of SaddleBrooke celebrated the holidays on our third Wednesday Dine Around at one of our favorite dining spots, Wild Garlic Restaurant in Tucson. We enjoyed a large variety of menu options and marveled as the Wild Garlic wait staff showcased their talents by describing the many entrees available…