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.…
Dee Berisha Who doesn’t love a great shopping trip? The ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) Day Trippers recently enjoyed a great spring day at the Mesa Market Place Swap Meet displaying every item imaginable. This marketplace is housed in four block-long, open-air tents that feature metal, rock, wood, and glass art; women’s, men’s,…
Dee Berisha Traditions are defined as “… a story, belief, custom, etc., handed down from generation to generation.” A tradition may feel like a soft, cozy, familiar blanket worn with age or the Thanksgiving stuffing recipe passed down through families. Our home carries traditions that are introduced to us by our families and also by…
Dee Berisha Women On Our Own (WOOO) is an organization in SaddleBrooke with more than 180 members who are single women who are not in a committed relationship. Women who find themselves as a sole caregiver to a partner are also welcome in WOOO. Events and activities in WOOO are numerous and continue to grow.…
Dee Berisha While there was no nip in the air nor snow on the ground, the holiday excitement did not pass by the ladies of WOOO (Women On Our Own) this season. A light coat was all that was needed as the sun set on a Tucson December tradition of walking the streets of the…