Category: June 2017

SASO retrospect and new season preview

American violinist Chloe Trevor will perform with SASO October 14-15.

Punch Howarth Musicians in the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra provided great musical experiences to mostly sold-out audiences last season. The closing concert was a season high with Melanie Chae’s reading of the Schumann Piano Concerto and Dvorak’s melodic Symphony No. 7. Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5 was S.R.O. Other gems were Gershwin’s Piano Concerto, Elgar’s Violin Concerto and Faure’s Requiem with…

Publishing success comes to the SBR Writing Group

Jan Larkey Three members of the SaddleBrooke Writing for Publication Group are now published authors: Nancy Ferris, Judy Smith and Diane Dweller. Nancy Ferris, a member of the original writing group, is the author of The Long Haul by N. K. Ferris. The idea of writing this novel started when Nancy was with a group of…

How much do I need to drink?

SBR Wellness Roundup Advisory Group Before Exercising: two cups of fluid (16oz) two hours before exercising During Exercise: one cup fluid (5-10 oz) every 15-20 minutes Post Exercise: one cup fluid (5-10oz) every 15-20 minutes for two hours or four cups of fluid per each pound of body weight loss. The level of activity, environmental…

Third annual Garden Tour a success

Gardener volunteers, front row: Cynthia Walker, Phyllis Reblin, Jane Washburn; back row: Peter Bratz, Russ Lovell, Jim and Linda Reichard, Bob Washburn, Jeanné and Dave Hunter; photo by Carol Andrews

Kay Lantow After several days of increasingly warming temperatures and high winds, SaddleBrooke Ranch residents were greeted with sunshine and gentle breezes as they toured our seven gardens for three hours on Saturday morning, April 29. Each garden provided unique insights about design, hardscape, outdoor amenities and the influences of climate, soil and water when…

Come hear the ladies of CCSB

Terry Barringer Are you looking for a little inspiration to begin the summer season? The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to join us for a time of sharing. During this four-week program women will be telling their story. Their experiences will offer a glimpse into who they are or where…

Gardeners Exchange

The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Dr. Linda Leigh, former Biospherian, on Wednesday, June 21, at 1:00 p.m. in La Hacienda Club. “How Many Plants Can You Fit in a Biosphere?” A must attend! Biosphere 2 was built to be a materially closed system with all of the plants we would need for 100…

SBCO celebrates its 20th anniversary

Bud and Karen Stott, the volunteers of the year

Nan Nasser On Tuesday, April 18, the MountainView Ballroom was filled with friends and members of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) ready to celebrate 20 years of services that provide opportunities for kids to succeed in a specific geographic area. Tables were decorated with black cloths, silver and gold balloons and stars. Hot appetizers were available,…

Women On Our Own (WOOO)

Liz Boyd WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke and the Ranch who want to stay busy and enjoy life. Our activities include: Dining Out: We go out for dinner on the third Wednesday of each month and enjoy Tucson’s restaurants. In April it was Mr. An’s Teppan and in May it was Truland…

SBCO elects new board of directors for 2017-2018

Left to right, back row: Elise Grimes, Steve Groth, Larry Richter; middle row: Vivian Errico, Marcia Van Ommeran, Sandy Miller, Melanie Stout, Karen Green; front row: Joan Roberts, Ann Coziahr, Betsy Lowry, Anne Everett, Cheryl Smith, Trish Parker, Nancy McCluskey-Moore

Nancy McCluskey-Moore At the annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) meeting on May 18 the organization elected its Board of Directors for 2017-18. The Board consists of: Steve Groth, President; Elise Grimes, Executive Vice President; Barbara Hammond and Marcia Van Ommeran, Recording Secretary; Cheryl Smith, Corresponding Secretary; Anne Everett, Treasurer; Karen Green, Assistant Treasurer; Anni Evans…