2015 first quarter activities at the Ranch

January Wine tasting at the Bistro. The date and time to be determined; this is a ticketed event. January 30, Friday – Mike James, comedian at 6:30 p.m. This is a ticketed event at the tent. February February 1, Sunday – Super Bowl party at Bistro, 3:00 p.m. February 14, Saturday – Valentine’s Day Sock…

2015 Senior Seminar Series

Gary Hammond SaddleBrooke Seniors and SaddleBrooke Health and Wellness will again sponsor a seminar series in early 2015. All three will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom West. Here’s a brief preview. (1) Thursday, January 22 – Wandering and Safety Issues for Alzheimer’s. The Alzheimer’s disease epidemic continues to grow. It’s critical…

SaddleBrooke Ballroom update

Steve Holdener A little bit more on East Coast Swing (ECS) continuing from last month’s column. ECS is a Rhythm Dance that has both six and eight beat patterns. The name East Coast Swing was coined initially to distinguish the dance from the street form and the new variant used in the competitive ballroom arena,…

Arizona Tax Credits for year end planning

Nan Nasser The State of Arizona offers tax credits for a variety of situations, including charities that provide services to the working poor. That makes SaddleBrooke Community Outreach eligible for donations that can be claimed as a tax credit on the state return. A single filing tax payer is able to claim a tax credit…

“Arizona Kicks on Route 66” FSL annual Membership Kick-off

Marshall Shore, “Arizona’s Hip Historian” undefined

Mary Kopp The Friends of the SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) annual Membership Kick-off event in conjunction with the Friends Lecture Series is scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2015, in the MountainView Ballroom. The lecture will begin at 4:00 p.m. Marshall Shore, a vibrant speaker known as “Arizona’s Hip Historian,” will present “Arizona Kicks on Route 66”.…