David Zapatka Friend and fellow table tennis-playing enthusiast, Bill Lewis, exposed me to our word for this month, doyen, in a recent correspondence about long-term expertise in the sport of table tennis. When reading his email and coming across his use of the word “doyen” I had to look this one up. Doyen noun doy·en doi-ĕn′,…
August 2016
Republican U.S. Senatorial candidates hold meet and greet
Patricia Tarner Republican U.S. Senatorial candidates gathered in the MountainView Ballroom on June 22 to share their political views at a Meet and Greet sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Republican Club, the Patriots of SaddleBrooke and the Pinal County Republican Women. Director of Programs George Grove opened the event and then introduced Vice President Rich Brinkley…
August 2016
Tests and shots at October Health Fair
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator This year’s Health Fair welcomes back popular screeners and exhibitors. Immunizations for flu and pneumonia, including the super Prevnar 13® pneumonia protection Shingles vaccine will require advance sign-up. Information will be available before the fair. HealthWaves will conduct full diagnostic lab tests at a reasonable rate. University of Arizona Pharmaceutical students…
August 2016
Teaching Assistants, Coordinators and Assistant Coordinators – Square Dancers go all out!
Rita Fletcher You may think it is overkill to have so much help available in learning where to walk while dancing in a square, but then…more…is…more! So why not? Everyone learns easily and quickly. That is what makes square dancing unique and fun. In addition to Larry Kraber, square dance caller-instructor extraordinaire, the coordinators help…
August 2016
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Look what you made possible Within hours before a dog was to be dumped at the county shelter we called a local rescue for help. She had 16 dogs in her home and $2,800 in vet debt, but her immediate response was “Yes, I’ll take him.” Tucson’s Rescue Community is an unsung hero behind Pima…
August 2016
Health Fair volunteers needed
It takes over 100 volunteers to make the annual Health Fair run smoothly. Volunteers work in short 90-minute segments so each person has time to visit exhibits at the fair before or after their shift. There are volunteer opportunities. If you like movement and activity, you might consider the team that greets exhibitors to help…
Front Page, August 2016
Oracle State Park weekend programs appeal to nature lovers
Programs exploring the natural world and sky are featured during August and September at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education. The park is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Except as noted, programs are free with park admission of $7 per car at the main gate on Mt. Lemmon Rd.…
August 2016
SaddleBrooke Showcase at Gaslight Music Hall
Pat Tiefenbach A SaddleBrooke Showcase of talent will be presented on Wednesday, September 7, at the Gaslight Music Hall located at 13005 N. Oracle Road in Oro Valley at 7:00 p.m. The show, produced by Carol Jones, will feature the Coyote Country Cloggers, Chris Borden, Ann Marie Alvir, the SaddleBrooke Silver Belles and Bob Stiens.…
Front Page, August 2016
New to Arizona? Join the conversation at Citizens Awareness Forum August 4
Carol Sorensen The next Citizens Awareness Forum will be Thursday, August 4, at 4:00 p.m. in the LaMesa/LaMontana Rooms for all SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. On Thursday, July 7, 2016, Citizens Awareness Forum presented “Civics 101 for New Arizona Residents.” The speakers were Thomas R. Shope, Jr. and Frank Pratt, our State Representatives relating to us…
August 2016
Free thinkers “Thirdsty Thursday” drew big attendance
Fran Berman Almost 30 freethinkers attended the June 16 Thirdsty Thursday. Even in the sizzling summer we mix and mingle, circulate and percolate at our SaddleBrooke Freethinkers monthly social gathering. We meet new people every time and introduce them to the concept and philosophy of “freethinkers.” When? From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the third…