Category: 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…

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…

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…

The beat goes on in Summer Line Dance Lessons with Rebecca

Can’t stop the feet. Rebecca Magdanz even prepares for her classes on vacation in Mexico.

Mark Magdanz Sign-up now for Level 1 Beginner, Level 2 Easy Intermediate and Level 3 Intermediate. Line Dance classes for the summer are here. The seven lessons in Level 1 teach you some basics of line dancing in a fun and safe environment. Rebecca teaches with humor, repetition and joy. You will learn new skills…

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…

Residents enjoy the first summer party on the patio

Tom and Carol Sorenson enjoying a drink

Steve Weiss On Friday evening, June 12, between 6:00 and 9:00 p.m. the Bistro Viente and the Bistro patio of La Hacienda Club were transformed into a relaxing and entertaining environment where residents could talk to each other with cocktails, appetizers and music. With the help from Caroline Reis, Bistro manager, Danielle Herbert, Bistro supervisor,…

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.…

“Bat Night” at Oracle State Park to feature research ecologist

Research ecologist and wildlife manager for Arizona Game and Fish, Joel Diamond, Ph.D., will catch local bats and share facts and lore about the flying mammals in an early evening program at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education on Saturday, July 25. The popular “Bat Night” program includes identifying the “net-detained” bats before they…

Calling all authors – register for FSL’s Author Expo

Register now for Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries Author Expo on Saturday, February 20, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) will be providing local authors with the opportunity to promote and sell their work. Authors who reside in Tucson, Oro Valley, Catalina, SaddleBrooke and Oracle will…