Fran Berman It was standing room only at the May 1 Freethinkers barbecue and potluck dinner. Friendly conversations were about everything from summer plans to members’ favorite presentations from the 2015-2016 Freethinkers season. Our formal programs will resume in October. If you missed any or want a recap, you’ll find past programs at www.sbfreethinkers.wordpress.com. We’re…
Louise Grabell When I arrived in SaddleBrooke 12 years ago (wow—12 years already!) we were taken on a tour. Being an avid gardener from back east, I was enthralled with the desert landscape but I couldn’t quite understand why such a beautiful community would keep barren, apparently dead plants in the ground all around the…
Tom Costner Webster’s Dictionary defines the word “unique” as: particularly remarkable, special or unusual. This easily, but not totally accurately, describes the creativity in fabric produced by Carolann Small. When you see her creations you will understand her work extends beyond unique. Carolann describes herself as a Fiber Artist. Her ability to not only create art…
Kimberly Schmitz, Spur Public Relations Pedal it, hoof it, fly it, swim it, or just relax and take it in. Marana’s uniquely southern Arizona adventure awaits! Whether outdoor adventuring is a hobby or a way of life Marana offers myriad opportunities for visitors to find fun and adventure in its expansive, beautiful, wild and urban…
The next Ask Your Master Gardener event will be at the La Hacienda Club at SaddleBrooke Ranch Wednesday, June 15, 3:30-5:00 p.m. SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners will be available to answer your landscape and garden questions on design, plant selection, plant care and maintenance, irrigation, and identification and treatment for pests and diseases.…
Patricia Tarner The SaddleBrooke Republican Club hosted the Republican Congressional candidates for Congressional District 1 at a highly successful Meet and Greet on April 14 in the MountainView Club Ballroom. The room bustled with eager candidates and interested Republican Club members in search of answers on pressing political issues. SaddleBrooke Republican Club Vice President Rich…
Jim Vavra Our May 10 meeting began with a presentation by Tom Chabin, Democratic Candidate for Corporation Commission. Tom gave us an enlightening and convincing talk on why he and Bill Mundell really need to be elected to provide balance governance on the Arizona Corporation Commission. Another candidate, Jacqueline Minto, presented her case to be…
Hot dances in a cool ballroom Wally Mara, President This summer the Latin Rhythm Dance Club is scheduling classes in the world’s hottest Latin dances in SB1’s cool Vermilion Room. From the Caribbean we begin with the Dominican Republic for Merengue, their national dance. Next we move on to Colombia for their national dance, Cumbia.…
Susan Shear The PrimeTime Players’ recent production of Calendar Girls was a huge success with sold-out audiences, rave reviews and standing ovations. The cast, crew and staff along with our audiences rode an emotional journey of tears and laughter as we told the true story of the original British Calendar Girls. All of us felt a…
In-Reach more than Outreach Stephanie Thomas Too often organizations try to expand into many areas of a city, and soon the sense of personal service is lost. People begin to feel like a number on a list rather than an individual. Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is all about “in-reach.” Over 100 trained volunteers are all…