Punch Howarth Russian Romantic composer Alexander Glazunov’s, 1865-1936, last composition was a saxophone concerto, an instrument rarely used in a symphony orchestra. Only being invented in 1840 by Adolphe Sax, a clarinetist in Paris. Of nine varieties, soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones are most commonly used; made popular in the swing bands of the…
Category: March 2017
March 2017
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
They take good care of me Stephanie Thomas February is the one year anniversary of enrolling the first member in Senior Village, and that distinction goes to Larry Wilhelm. Senior Village recently interviewed Larry to find out how the Village has changed his life in the past year. SV: Larry, what was your reaction last…
March 2017
DAR to meet March 18
Danna C. Koelling Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society devoted to patriotism, education and historic preservation. Patriots may have military, civil or patriotic service or be a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Honor them by preserving their service by joining the DAR. DAR is a non-profit organization. We are community…
March 2017
Save the date: Third annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Garden Tour April 29
Kay Lantow A few years ago after attending several Garden Exchange presentations and while struggling to imitate in Arizona my gardening successes from when I lived in California, I inquired to several attendees of these informative meetings whether anyone was interested in sharing their own experiences in their adopted desert home. I suggested this include…
March 2017
25th annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour: A weekend in the high desert April 8 and 9
Diana Creighton Seeing art where it is made and talking with the artists is an event any time, but it’s a really memorable experience among the oaks and granite boulders in the Arizona high desert on the north slope of the Catalina Mountains. This year the opportunity comes on April 8 and 9 when Oracle’s…
March 2017
Square Dancing: friendship set to music
Rebecca Williams Don and Rebecca Williams of SaddleBrooke Ranch have been helping others learn to square dance for over 15 years. They were initially introduced to square dance in the Chicago area. Rebecca explained, “Unlike some types of dance, learning all the calls takes a number of weeks. However, once learned you can go anywhere…
March 2017
Ranchette Putters present annual awards
Linda Nicholson On January 18 the Ranchette Putters hung up their pink shirts and parked their putters to attend their annual awards luncheon. The lunch was held at the Overlook Restaurant in Oro Valley. While enjoying a lovely three-course lunch in a banquet room overlooking the golf course, the members also had many opportunities to…
March 2017
Randy “Thin Man” Smith defeats Ranch challengers
Joe Giammarino Pool Players of the Brooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Billiards Club want to thank SaddleBrooke Ranch and our sponsors: It’s Greek to Me, Temperature Control Inc. and Karl Knight. On January 28, 2017 SaddleBrooke Ranch hosted an 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 16 players gathered…
March 2017
Keeping yourself safe outdoors is focus of March 16 Thursday Talk
Rebecca Williams So you have now moved in and are settling into a new environment. Many of us are new to Arizona and really enjoy the fine weather and the beauty of the mountains. But when it comes to understanding and dealing with the other inhabitants of our environment, particularly rattlesnakes, it can bring up…
March 2017
DesertView Cinema Club
Schedule Date Time The Light Between The Oceans (PG-13) 3/7/2017 2:15 and 7 p.m. The Queen of Katwe (PG) 3/14/2017 2:15 and 7 p.m. Manchester By The Sea (R) 3/21/2017 2:15 and 7 p.m. Hacksaw Ridge (R) 3/28/2017 2:15 and 7 p.m. Programs are subject to change. Please check our website for the latest schedule. Tickets: $2 DVCC members,…