Al Swenson New members are welcome on the SBR Trapshooting Squad. The group meets every Wednesday morning, weather permitting, at the Tucson Trap & Skeet Club. The squad has use of two dedicated trap fields, which accommodates 20 shooters comfortably. There are 50 trap fields available, which means there is plenty of room for more…
Features, October 2020
The Cold War
Ross Dunfee It is impossible for this writer to pen a history of the Cold War (war without heated conflict) in 500 words, so please forgive my inadequacies. The Cold War, like so many actions, is wrought in fear. After World War II, the USA and other nations feared the expansion of communism. It also…
Generals, October 2020
Thank You, Friends
The SaddleBrooke Community Is Full of Compassionate People! Leslie Fore The members of the Santa Catalina Catholic Church Refugee Ministry thank you for your overwhelming response to our plea to help keep our refugees, who are very affected by this pandemic, safer from COVID-19. Your donations of personal hygiene items, household cleansers, and sanitizers were…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
Wisdom Circle
Linda Shannon-Hills We each contain an enduring spark of wisdom. When united with others, those sparks grow into a flame of illumination and strength for every participant. This is what brought a small group of women together to form a Wisdom Circle that has sustained us through the pandemic. What is a Wisdom Circle? For…
Features, October 2020
2 Your Health: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Can Massage Help?
Heidi Overman, LMT #MT-24997 What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)? As defined by Ruth Werner in A Massage Therapist’s Guide to Pathology, “CTS is a set of signs and symptoms brought about by the entrapment of the median nerve between the carpal bones of the wrist and the transverse carpal ligament that holds down the…
Features, October 2020
Project Made During Isolation
Linda Harvey Knowing that she had made small quilts, Alyce Grover’s son put in a special request. He was in need of a king size quilt for his bed. With extra time on her hands, she decided to fulfill her son’s request. After the two agreed on a pattern, she spent three weeks machine sewing…
Generals, October 2020
Welcome New Neighbors
Newcomers Are Welcomed Virtually Linda Shannon-Hills and Linda Harvey The Newcomers Welcome Program would like to welcome our new residents that closed in late July through August. With the pandemic situation, our Newcomers Welcome has not been able to hold face-to-face gatherings to welcome our new neighbors. Please give a warm welcome to your new…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
We Be Beaders
Sharon Marchant New members are welcome to sign up with the We Be Beaders Club. The club meets on most Fridays from 1 to 3 p.m. Reservations made through Group Works are required, as only eight participants are allowed per session. Masks are mandatory. Various beading kits that can be done from home are also…
Clubs & Classes, October 2020
General Meeting – Open to All Residents
Linda Shannon-Hills The SBR Technology Club (TC) had postponed a couple of general meetings when the pandemic moved us into quarantine and social distancing. Since elections for the SBR TC board of directors are coming up in December, the club wants to hold the annual meeting on Nov. 9, at 3:30 p.m., via Zoom. There will…
Generals, October 2020
Community Circle Players
An Evening of One Acts Is Not Canceled! Shawne Cryderman, Producer Community Circle Players’ fall show is postponed, not canceled. All the tasks that have been completed can just be delayed like the show, right? I mean, all the “behind the scenes” organizing and orchestrating for the production will be used this spring. Every little…