Category: April 2016

Small Slams Bridge Club

Barbara Starrett and Joyce Honorof The Small Slams Bridge Club is sanctioned by the American Contract Bridge League (ACBL) and is perfect for players interested in improving their duplicate game. It is limited to players with 0-750 Masterpoints. Newcomers to duplicate bridge welcome but must have a playing knowledge of bridge. If you need a…

Knit-Wits news

Before…Joan Hansen and Barb Carter help to organize and sort all donated items from the Knit-Wits baby shower for Tucson Troop Support.

Carol Chiarello The Knit-Wits held their fifth annual baby shower in collaboration with SaddleBrooke Tucson Troop Support. Barb Carter spoke to our members to explain how many baby baskets are prepared for needy military families. Knit-Wits members knit or crochet baby blankets, sweaters, hats and booties for donation into the baskets. In addition many members…

What is better for your body? Land or water aerobics?

Helga Stone, left, being given special instructions before class by instructor Cathy Lair; photo by Steve Weiss

Steve Weiss While similar to land aerobics in that it focuses on cardiac training, water aerobics adds the component of weight training in the form of water resistance and buoyancy. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (2008), most land-based aerobic exercisers don’t incorporate strength training into their schedules and therefore adding…

Wellness Roundup update

Dr. Kang and Dr. Lara

Linda Shannon-Hills The Wellness Roundup on March 8 was on “Allergies in the Desert” with speakers Dr. Thomas Kang MD and Dr. Jonathan Lara, DO FAOCO from Sonoran Ear, Nose and Throat Clinic. They spoke to a large group of 65 people on allergy triggers and testing to determine specific allergens of southern Arizona, allergy…

FSL presents “The Sinking of the Reuben James”

Friends of the Saddlebrooke Libraries lecture series continues on April 21 with Mark Schwartz presenting “The Sinking of the Reuben James.” The presentation explores the simmering background of military and political issues between two nations on the verge of war. The USS Reuben James was sunk by a Nazi U-boat in the North Atlantic weeks…

The Views – 2016 SDWGA Winter Scotch 02-15-16

Left to right: Carol Mihal, Janice Mihora, Nancy Galant and Deb Lawson

Twelve members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association (SBRWGA) participated in the Southern District Women’s Golf Association of Arizona’s 2016 Winter Scotch at the Views in Oro Valley. Participants enjoyed great weather at this one day 18-hole tournament. The overall winner and flight winners were awarded on net scores. Winners from SBRWGA were Janice…

SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners present plant sale April 21, 2016

The SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners plant sale will be at the MountainView Clubhouse walkway from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. April 21, 2016. Zann Wilson, SaddleBrooke Master Gardener, will present “Lose the Snooze: Alternatives to Overused Landscape Plants” from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at MountainView Clubhouse Ballroom West. Come purchase plants grown by the SaddleBrooke Master…

The Gardeners Exchange presentation April 12

The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Pinal County Master Gardener Intern Alison Lang to speak on “Understanding Gardening in the Desert: The Basics.” This presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. Alison has been an avid gardener for many years, from New…

SBRWGA President’s Cup results

Front row: Marlyce Myka, Sue Wells, Charlene Culver, Carol Mihal, Mary Snowden, Janice Mihora, Colleen Carey and Cheri Alfrey; back row: Jeanne Hardiman, Jeanne Hansel, Jeanne Osterlund, Mindy Hawkins, Connie Klappenbach, Bonnie Stark, Donna Oliverio, Jeanne Jensen, Joyce DeYoung, Alex Anna and June Nichols

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association held its annual Presidents Cup tournament Tuesday, February 16 and 25, 2016. Nineteen members participated in the event. They not only enjoyed friendly competition but also followed up with a great lunch provided by the Hacienda Club Bistro. After lunch prizes were handed out to the winners listed below:…