The Gardeners Exchange at SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Jan Campbell, area iris grower and member of the Tucson Iris society, to speak Tuesday, August 18, at 1:00 p.m. Jan’s topic “Irises that do well in southern Arizona,” comes from 40 years’ experience growing irises in her Tucson area gardens. Please join us in La Mesa Room…
July 2015
Arizona-Sonora Museum offers cool summer nights
Rosemary Prawdzik Beat the heat and enjoy refreshing summer night breezes at the Desert Museum’s Cool Summer Nights. These popular annual events run every Saturday night from June 6 through September 5 from 5:00-10:00 p.m. Each of the Cool Summer Nights features a special theme and relative activities throughout the Museum grounds. All of the…
July 2015
Are you part of the Jewel generation?
We have all browsed the numerous publications at the newsstands or the catalogs mailed to us monthly and envision ourselves wearing the fashions worn by the 20-something size zero model. Coming back to reality we realize the only things we can possibly identify with and conceivably use are her purse and maybe her shoes. Although…
July 2015
Oracle School District
The Oracle School District (OSD) may be small, but our dreams are big. With the 2014 override renewal funding and additional efficiencies instituted by administration, our District has begun to realize some of these dreams. This year we were able to hire a music teacher and a school counselor. Additional academic tools, the arts and…
July 2015
Latest news from new SaddleBrooke Ranch home sales
Here’s a quick update on the latest news from SaddleBrooke Ranch new home sales! SaddleBrooke Ranch is proud to have been listed amongst the 50 Best Master-Planned Communities in the United States by Where to Retire magazine. Work has started on 24 new pickleball courts, part of the multi-million dollar amenities being added to the resort-lifestyle.…
June 2015
The new board is ready to work!
Nan Nasser SaddleBrooke Community Outreach had its first board meeting of the 2015-16 year. The photo, taken by Ken Siarkiewicz, was referred to as the people who get the jobs done. Yes, it is a big board, with a big job. Programs include clothing children, educating kids, providing nourishment for the young minds. We touch…
June 2015
SBR Pickleball Association adds a set of medals to our collection
While the pickleball tournament season in southern Arizona is behind us, six couples from the SBR Pickleball Association made the trek to play in the USAPA West Regional Tournament held at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. The group consisted of teams playing in 3.0 and 3.5 Men’s, Women’s and Mixed Doubles. While…
June 2015
Birthday Club reaches 100 in membership
Marlene Diskin On the heels of a successful and fun-filled fashion show, the Birthday Club announced at its May 11 monthly luncheon that membership has reached a record 100! “We’re so pleased that women in our community are participating in our luncheons and shows. We have a great time, hear informative speakers, get to spend…
July 2015
How Tai Chi builds health and vitality
Carol Emerson Studies have shown that there are many health benefits from practicing Tai Chi. These may include: Improved functional balance and physical performance Reduced frequency of falls and risk of falling Lowered blood pressure Improved mental and physical well-being Improved cardiovascular and respiratory function Improved sleep quality Increased happiness (really) Enhanced overall health Pain…
July 2015
Ask your Master Gardener and Plant Sale – September 17
The Master Gardener plant sale will be September 17, 2015 at the MountainView Ballroom West and breezeway from 12:30-2:30 p.m. The SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners will be available to answer your plant questions. Bring a sample or a picture for identification. As an added bonus there will be plants for sale. The plants are grown by…