Karen Cain In December—with the spirit of celebration in the air—come join us at the next Women’s Club twilight delight on Monday, Dec. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. It is going to be a surprise-filled evening with great gifts and other surprises! We will be limiting the event to 200 women, so…
Category: December 2019
December 2019
SBR National Park Club meeting and guest speaker well attended
Rob Lonjers On Oct. 15, the new SaddleBrooke Ranch National Park Club hosted guest speaker, Charles ‘Butch’ Farabee, a retired national park ranger and author. He presented “National Parks 101,” a captivating review of the structure, function, and history of the National Park Service. The talk was interlaced with many amazing stories involving the real-life heroes who…
December 2019
Democratic Club visited by “out of this world” speaker
Dale Farland and Kim Schweitzer The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club held their first annual fundraiser event on Oct. 29 at the Sol Ballroom. It was a big success as the event sold out within ten days. There were more than 230 residents and guests attending. There were beautiful centerpieces of blue and silver stars on every…
December 2019
December Art Classes
Watercolor Batik with Karen Brungardt Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7 (Full Day); All Levels: $60 for members, $70 for non-members. Fragmented Florals with Robbie Summers Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 8 (Full Day); All levels: $60 for members and $70 for non-members. Ink and Watercolor Florals with Karen Brungardt Tuesday 1 to 4…
December 2019
The Madaras Gallery offers the largest collection of Tucson holiday cards/gifts
Thee Madaras Gallery is a gift-giving wonderland filled with holiday home décor, jewelry, unique southwest gifts and fine art, all with a price point for everyone. Now, with more than 25 different southwest holiday cards, the Gallery features the largest collection of Tucson-themed cards and ornaments, painted and manufactured right here in Tucson. Also featured…
December 2019
Don’t miss holiday golf cart procession—December 13
The annual holiday golf parade will be held this year on Friday, Dec. 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Line up starts at 1:30 p.m. if you wish to participate. This year has a new twist. The neighborhood is so much larger and complex to drive with decorated carts, so we have shortened the…
December 2019
Lecture – Edited
January gardening lecture Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invites you to attend “Colorful Winter Perennials” presented by Eric Clark, Horticulturist at Civano Nursery, Tucson, on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. in the west ballroom of MountainView in SaddleBrooke. Eric has worked as a horticulturist and landscape designer for 25…
December 2019
British/Irish/Commonwealth Club gathering
Margaret Moore Booker It was a feast fit for a queen. The Queen of England, to be exact. For the first ever gathering of the British/Irish/Commonwealth Club on Oct. 25, our very own Chef Jose Salas (and his team, pastry chef Thomas and sous chef Sam) created a magnificent British-themed dinner. It featured sausages rolls…
December 2019
Avoid this health crisis
Tove Pape Health crises and accidents do happen—Anytime, anywhere, and at any age. My ringing cell phone indicated the caller was my husband who was driving home from a trip. I answered, “Hi, honey. How long until you get home?” He answered in a weak voice, “I’m in the ER.” “Emergency Room! Where are you?…
December 2019
How does your garden grow?
Louise Grabell It’s that time of year again. You know, the holiday season. How did this happen? I think yesterday was July, eh? So, I usually devote some space at this time of year to tell you what to do with some of those Christmas bloomin’ beauties you purchased, but I’ll save that for next time.…