The basin occupied by Mexico City and the rich highland to the north, called the Bajio, is the cultural heart of modern Mexico. It is also the birthplace of two great prehistoric empires that controlled from the magnificent city of Teotihuacán (100-700 A.D.) and that of the Toltecs governed from the city of Tula. Teotihuacán,…
On May 10 the Wellness Roundup talk is Brain Fit. Rebeka Kasle from Brookdale North Tucson is our speaker to discuss this new program that features education with a fun and interactive activity that will leave attendees smarter than when they arrived. She will offer brain healthy tips and training on making and living a…
Nan Nasser On Monday, April 11, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach hosted its annual Appreciation Event honoring all volunteers and programs for the past fiscal year. Among the many to be recognized were those who participated in our clothing programs (Kids’ Closet, Teen Closet), education programs (college scholarships, local tutoring in neighboring schools, and support of enrichment…
Prospector and Historian William T. “Flint Carter Linda Shannon-Hills Thursday Talks is proud to present to our SaddleBrooke Ranch neighbor William T. “Flint” Carter to speak on Thursday, May 19, at 4:00 p.m. Flint is a seasoned prospector who has mining claims in the Santa Catalina Mountains north of Tucson, Arizona. After 40 years, Flint…
Dr. Mark Magdanz From Fitness.com we learn that dancing can replace regular low-impact exercises like cycling, walking, swimming or aerobics. You can actually burn large amounts of calories. Fun and lose weight at the same time; who’d have thought? A 150-pound adult can burn 450 calories doing 90 minutes of dancing. Best of all you’re…
Carol Andrews At our regular meeting on Monday, May 23, members will be talking about their favorite internet sites for genealogy. We’ll either be introducing each other to a new discovery or explaining some technique we’ve used to make the most of a site. The internet has opened a new world of genealogy research that…
What is a Fidget Quilt? It is a small quilt made with different textured fabrics and often adorned with assorted objects to help busy the nervous hands of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Frequently they get fidgety hands, and the fidget quilts are a soothing thing to give their hands something to do and giving…
Youth On Their Own, located on Alvernon Way in Tucson, has a need for the following: regular size deodorant, shaving cream, body wash/soap, toilet paper, new undergarments to fit size 13-21 year olds: boxers (no briefs please) or ladies underwear, socks (short/ankle, to wear with athletic shoes), bras, fabric softener sheets, shampoo and conditioner and…
Linda Nicholson Does this slogan sound familiar to you? We hope so! It has only been five months since 40 Ranch residents volunteered at the annual Wreaths Across America event at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. In 2014 Kay Lantow and Linda Nicholson introduced this event to their friends and neighbors at SaddleBrooke Ranch. That year…
The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Amy Belk, plant specialist at Pima County Parks Native Plant Nursery, for a discussion on “How to Pick a Shrub for Your Garden.” This presentation will take place on Tuesday, May 17, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. Amy works at the Pima…