The gift that keeps on giving Ron Andrea Too many holiday gifts are gratefully opened, enjoyed for a bit, but soon forgotten. This year, consider giving a different kind of gift—one that won’t be forgotten and will be appreciated for generations. Those of us over 70 and a half years of age are required each year to…
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.…
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?…
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…
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…
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…