Catalina Foothills, AZ October 2023

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Ahhhh, let the shows begin

As the heat fades after a long, hot summer, we are presented with an extraordinary mix of new live events, from the opera Frankenstein to Cheap Trick Live, and from Ballet Tucson to a new exhibit at Philabaum Glass Gallery. Don't miss the kaleidoscope of fun at the 50th annual Tucson Meet Yourself. A lot coming at us! And we are thankful.

Our team had a great time exploring the newly branded The Club at Skyline, digging through vintage photos, creeping down dusty stairwells, and savoring this icon in the foothills. But watch out for backhoes! The gnarly Skyline Country Club golf course will soon play longer, with new greens and bunkers to challenge and fine-tune the skills of some of Tucson's best golfers. Everything is getting a makeover.

Also not to be missed in this month's issue are some savory and sweet recipes, and a pumpkin-spice workout plan to bring us into shape for Fall adventures.

JEFF HERR, PUBLISHER @CATALINAFOOTHILLSLIFESTYLE

October 2023

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The Tucson Museum of Art unveiled “CUMBI: Textiles, Society, and Memory in Andean South America”. This exhibition offers a new look at nearly 2,000 years of textile arts from the Andes. 1: The Child Mary Spinning, 18th century, oil and gold. Collection of Carl & Marilynn Thoma. 2: Unidentified artist, Chullo (hat), early 20th century, wool, beads. Gift of Alan and Alice Fleischer. 3: Wari artist(s), Tunic, south coast of Perú, 500–800 A.D., dyed cotton and camelid fibers. Gift of Frederick Pleasants. 4: Miguel Arzabe, Llallagua, 2021, woven acrylic on canvas. Courtesy of Paul and Cassandra Hazen. 5: Carolyn Castaño, Ruana & Mantel, 2023. Watercolor on paper, mixed media on canvas. 6: Tunic, south coast of Perú, 500–800 A.D., dyed cotton and camelid fibers. Gift of Frederick R. Pleasants. 7: Inka artist(s), Chuquibamba style, Star Tunic, 1400–1540, dyed camelid fibers. Gift of Michael and Beth Kasser.

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Arizona Opera Presents: Frankenstein

ARTICLE BY MEGAN EWING

Arizona Opera brings  Frankenstein to life this October. Together, composer Gregg Kallor and director Sarah Meyers create this captivating musical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic tale. We had the opportunity to sit down with the immensely talented duo to get a sneak peek into what audiences can expect to see on stage this fall.

Q: PLEASE TELL ME A LITTLE BIT ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR BACKGROUND WORKING TOGETHER.

GREGG: I’m a pianist, and I grew up playing classical, jazz, rock, pop, and theater music. The music that I compose draws from all of these rich inspirations. I never imagined I’d write an opera but looking back on it, it all evolved pretty organically. I love writing for the voice and setting text — it’s such an intimate musical expression, and it communicates very directly. I’ve written several song-cycles and I composed a setting of Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling tale, The Tell-Tale Heart — my take on a musical ghost story — which we premiered in a 100-year-old crypt under a church in Harlem, New York. That was the first time I collaborated with director Sarah Meyers, whose inspired approach was captivating and haunting!

Gregg Kallor Composer

SARAH: I am really interested in gothic fiction and in horror stories and how they allow us to make contact with the things we are afraid of – and that is a necessary contact we need to have. We need to pursue those things; we can’t just shove our fears down below the surface. [As a director] I want my audiences to feel that fear, inhabit it, and then move through it. Gregg wrote this phenomenal monodrama based upon Edgar Allan Poe’s  The Tell-Tale Heart and I got to direct that piece when it had its world premiere. Those ideas surrounding fear are something that I have constantly been in conversation with Gregg about throughout the process of Frankenstein .

Q: WHAT INSPIRED YOU TWO TO CREATE THIS SHOW AND WHAT DID THE PROCESS LOOK LIKE OF CRAFTING THE ADAPTATION AND GETTING THE GREENLIGHT FROM ARIZONA OPERA?

SARAH: I loved Gregg’s adaptation of  The TellTale Heart. While we were working on that, Gregg was brainstorming and thinking about what could be the story that he would be able to create a fully fleshed opera from. I gave him a list of some of my favorite stories that I thought would make for a really great opera, and one of the stories that I offered to him was Mary Shelley's  Frankenstein . I was shocked because he told me he hadn't actually read it before.

GREGG: Sarah and I were chatting about ideas for our next collaboration, and she suggested that I read  Frankenstein . I couldn’t put it down. It felt both epic and intensely intimate. It felt operatic. I thought I knew the story, but most adaptations I’ve seen stray very far from the novel — so I wasn’t prepared for how deeply it resonated. I began my exploration of  Frankenstein by focusing on what I believe is the heart of the novel: the pivotal scene in which the Creature describes the misery of his solitary existence to Victor Frankenstein — the man who created and abandoned him. My initial sketches for this and another scene were presented in the Catacombs of historic GreenWood Cemetery in Brooklyn, in 2018. Sarah’s gorgeously conceived staging was riveting. Joe Specter, the President and General Director of Arizona Opera, and Chris Cano, AZO’s former Music Director, attended this performance. Two years later, they called to tell me that they’d like to commission me to expand the sketches into a full-length opera. I was ecstatic!

Frankenstein resonates so deeply because it holds up a mirror and asks us to consider our own humanity. Who’s the monster: a creature who is “other” — or the person who can’t see past this difference and acts hatefully?

Sarah Meyers Director

Q: FROM ITS INCEPTION TO NOW BEING PERFORMED ON STAGE, WHAT ARE SOME KEY STEPS YOU’VE TAKEN TO PREPARE? ARE THERE ANY BEHIND-THE-SCENES MOMENTS YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?

GREGG: My first task was to condense Shelley’s novel in a way that would allow me to tell the story through music. Writing the libretto (the words and the dramatic action) inspired the music, which then suggested changes to the libretto. I was guided by Cori Ellison, the brilliant dramaturg, who asked probing questions to help me clarify my intentions. We went through my first draft word by word, phrase by phrase, note by note. And then we did it again. And again, and again, for several months. We threw musical spaghetti against the wall to see what stuck. We ripped scenes apart and stitched them together so many times and in so many ways that mezzo-soprano

Jennifer Johnson Cano coined the term “Frankenscore.”

SARAH: I think that you have to have a little bit of joy in the horror components… I think a lot of times we find ourselves giggling over some of the things that are scary -- or that we hope will be scary. In the beginning stages, when we did the sketches for the first time in the catacombs, we were doing our rehearsals late at night. We were figuring out the space and creating a dark and scary environment that we even sometimes scared ourselves. Although, nothing was more terrifying for me than the night we were packing up at the end of a rehearsal and, as we went to cover the piano, we discovered a gigantic spider inside of it. Everything that we do from now on can’t be as scary as discovering a giant spider had taken up residence inside the piano where Gregg was going to be performing.

The haunting tale comes alive this October

Q: HOW DOES THIS MUSICAL ADAPTATION COMPARE TO MARY SHELLEY’S ORIGINAL STORY? WHAT UNIQUE TWISTS DOES THE AUDIENCE HAVE TO LOOK FORWARD TO?

SARAH: It is, in many ways, extremely faithful to Mary Shelley’s novel. Gregg is faithful to her spirit and her desire for creating the story. It is a very authentic portrayal of these complex characters and of the humanity in them. Greg insists that we refer to the creature as the creature and not the monster because he's not a monster -- he is a damaged soul who ends up doing horrible things, but the monstrosity is not something inherent in him, it's something that comes about from the way he is created and abandoned.

GREGG: My adaptation of Frankenstein hues very closely to the novel. I tried to preserve as much of her original prose as possible, adapting as necessary to make it a little more singable here and there.

Q: ARE THERE ANY PARTICULAR ASPECTS OR UNDERLYING THEMES WITHIN THE SHOW THAT YOU HOPE WILL REALLY RESONATE WITH THE AUDIENCE?

GREGG: Frankenstein resonates so deeply because it holds up a mirror and asks us to consider our own humanity. Who’s the monster: a creature who is “other” — or the person who can’t see past this difference and acts hatefully? People of all communities and backgrounds can identify in some way with the Creature because we are all “other” to someone. And we all have the potential to be Victor Frankenstein, pursuing our own goals often heedless of how they affect others. Like the Creature, we are molded by the circumstances into which we are born, driven by an instinct to survive. And like Elizabeth (Victor’s fiancée), we are all bystanders with little or no control over what is being done without our knowledge or permission that may significantly impact our lives. But we are also capable of listening to each other. Comforting each other. Helping each other.

SARAH: The original creator, Victor Frankenstein, does not support his own creation. He abandons, neglects, and abuses it. We're really hoping to challenge people's empathy. The audience sees both the horrible things that happen in the show, but we also hope that they feel pity, concern, and compassion for the people who perpetrate these horrible acts.

Watch as the beloved tale unfolds on stage.

Q: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE THIS SPECIFIC STORY TO TELL? WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE IN RETELLING THE TALE AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME?

SARAH: I look at this story and I have trouble understanding how a person like Victor can do something so ambitious yet reckless, with no regard for the consequences. I say that and then of course we're living in a world where we're doing that all the time. Our scientists are constantly pushing limits and pushing boundaries and we think about the consequences afterwards. Probably most overtly connected to what we're seeing in this story is what we're grappling with right now in terms of artificial intelligence. We're opening doors and it's like a Pandora's box -- we don't know what's going to come out the other side. I think what Shelly is suggesting is that if you're doing it with awareness and compassion and care for the creation, the result doesn't have to be a tragedy.

GREGG: Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s 200-year old novel continues to inspire storytellers — including this one — to breathe fresh life into the tale for their own generation because it speaks to something fundamental about human nature. In a recent  New York Times article, Geoffrey Hinton — the “godfather of artificial intelligence (AI)” — lamented the dangerous and potentially catastrophic consequences of his work. Acknowledging that the development of this unprecedented technology is fast approaching the point of no return (if it hasn’t already passed), he cautioned, “It is hard to see how you can prevent the bad actors from using it for bad things.” J. Robert Oppenheimer, the “father of the atomic bomb,” similarly expressed regret and concern about his achievement, and spent the rest of his life urging caution and restraint in the usage and development of nuclear technology. Like Victor Frankenstein, both men issued their warnings  after unleashing existentially destructive forces upon the world, with no way to stop, delay, or even guide what happens next. This feels like a critical moment to learn from Victor Frankenstein’s disastrous mistakes.

Frankenstein owns the stage this October.

ARTICLE BY SYBIL VELARDE

The Flavors of Fall

SWEET AND SAVORY VARIETIES OF YOUR FARM FRESH FAVORITES

Arizona offers visitors a timeless natural landscape synonymous with ideas of the traditional American West and its vast deserts. Our slice of the desert hosts a unique mix of Native American and Mexican influences. Getting a taste of the many flavors of the region is as simple as stepping into a locally owned restaurant or exploring the bountiful harvests at a local farmers market. This fall, we explore flavors as natural as the rugged mountains and towering saguaros. At the root of these dishes are simple, nutritious favorites easily found at your local farmers market. Apples are known for their sweetness but can easily complement some of our favorite savory dishes. Indulge in the Glazed Apple Lattice Coffee Cake. This isn’t your typical coffee cake... This one gets a lattice top and a spiced apple filling. If you prefer something more savory, check out our recipe for all of our Oktoberfest fanatics. Bratwurst with Apples, Onion, and Sauerkraut create the ultimate onepot supper. An often overlooked vegetable shines in this collection of recipes. Enjoy pureed roasted butternut squash in this creamy risotto, perfectly paired with crispy cornmeal shrimp. Be sure to leave room for a dessert that will leave you yearning for more-- an amazingly moist cake made of shredded butternut squash, topped with white chocolate frosting and hazelnuts.

Interested in more fall recipes? Check out Sybil's Kitchen to be inspired and sample unique flavors that will have your tastebuds watering.

What are you waiting for? Put on your apron and heat up the oven, you don’t want to miss out on these festive fall flavors.

ingredients:

For the dough

• 2 large egg yolks

• 2 cups flour

• 1/2 cup milk

• 6 tablespoons sugar

• 5 tablespoons butter-diced at room temp

• 2 tablespoons warm water

• 2 teaspoons active dry yeast

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamon

• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

For the filling

• 1 1/4 pound golden delicious apples. Apples should be peeled-cored-quartered and cut crosswise into 1/4 slices

• 1/3 cup finely crumbled vanilla wafer cookies or ladyfingers

• 6 tablespoons brown sugar

• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 1 teaspoon grated orange peel

• 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamon

• 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the glaze

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 2 tablespoons orange juice

directions:

For the dough

Glazed Apple Lattice Coffee Cake

Place 2 tablespoons warm water in a cup. Mix in the yeast and allow to rest 10 minutes. Stir milk, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves and butter melts. Allow to cool to lukewarm. Whisk in yeast mixture, egg yolks, orange peel and spices. Mix in 2 cups of flour, mixing until dough comes together. Turn dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes until silky, adding more flour if necessary. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in volume.

For the filling

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until grainy sauce forms, about 1 minute. Mix in apples. Cook until the apples are tender and sauce is reduced to glaze, mixing often, about 7 minutes. Add all the grated peel and spices. Allow to cool.

Roll dough on top of foil (that was sprayed with nonstick spray) to create a 12x14 rectangle. Sprinkle the cookie crumbs in a 4 inch stripe down the center, leaving 1/2 inch border at the top and bottom. Arrange the apples atop the cookie crumbs together with any juices. Starting 1/2 inch from each long side of apples, cut straight to the edge of

dough at 1-inch intervals, making 12 strips along each side. Fold dough strips alternately and on a slight angle over the filling, forming lattice.

Slide foil with dough onto a baking pan, cover cake loosely with plastic wrap and allow to rise for 2 hours. Preheat the oven to 375F and bake the cake uncovered until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool 30 minutes.

For the glaze

Mix powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of orange juice in a small bowl, adding slightly more juice if desired. Drizzle glaze over cake. Serve slightly warm.

Bratwurst with

Apples, Onion, and Sauerkraut

ingredients:

For the dough

• 6 smoked bratwurst, pierced all over with a skewer

• 3 large golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced

• 4 bay leaves

• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced

• 4 cups sauerkraut

• 1 cup beef broth

• 2 tablespoons beer

• 2 tablespoons ketchup

• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted

• 1 tablespoon flour

• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds

• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds

• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

• Pumpernickel bread

directions:

Preheat oven to 400F. Crush seeds with a mallet and mix with the flour and pepper. Spread the sauerkraut on a 9x13 dish. Sprinkle 1/3 of the seed mix on top. Top with the onion slices and sprinkle with half of the remaining seed mix, then slightly with salt. Spread half of the apple slices over, then sprinkle with the remaining seed mix. Place Bratwurst over the apples and place the remaining apples around the bratwurst. Tuck in the bay leaves. Mix the broth with the beer and ketchup in a small container, then pour over bratwurst. Cover tightly with foil and roast 45 minutes. Uncover, brush with melted butter and continue roasting until the edges of the apples and sausages begin to brown. Serve with bread.

Ginger Squash

Cake with White Chocolate Frosting

ingredients:

For the dough

• 1 egg

• 1 cup flour

• 1 cup shredded-peeled butternut squash

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/3 cup butter-melted

• 4 ounces toasted-chopped hazelnuts-divided

• 3 ounces white chocolate

• 3 tablespoons cream

• 2 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger

• 1 1/4 teaspoons vanilla-divided

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

directions:

Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 9x9 inch baking pan with non-stick spray. Whisk flour, baking powder, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and allspice together in a bowl. Using an electric mixer, beat squash, brown sugar, butter, egg, ginger, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla until blended in another bowl. Fold in the flour mixture and 1/2 cup of hazelnut. Transfer to the prepared pan (layer will be thin) and bake until tester inserted comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool.

Bring the cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate and remaining vanilla, whisking until smooth. Let stand at room temperature until it thickens enough to spread (about 20 minutes). Spread over cake and top with remaining nuts. Cut into 16 squares.

Fried Cornmeal Shrimp with Butternut Squash Risotto

ingredients:

For the dough

• 5 large, crushed garlic cloves-divided

• 2 pounds butternut squash

• 1 1/4 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined

• 5 cups chicken broth

• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion

• 1 1/2 cups arborio rice

• 1 cup cornmeal

• 1/2 cup white wine

• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 3 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

• 4 teaspoons fresh thyme-divided

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 teaspoon pepper

directions:

Preheat the oven to 400F. Pierce squash many times. Place on a baking sheet and roast until tender, about 1 hour. Cool, cut in half, discard the seeds and scoop the flesh into a food processor. Puree until smooth. Measure 1 1/2 cups puree. Place the shrimp in a bowl with 3 crushed garlics and 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil. Cover and chill 2-3 hours. Mix cornmeal with salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and toss well. Arrange the shrimp in a single layer on a plate. Bring the broth to a simmer in a small saucepan, reduce to low and keep warm. Heat up the remaining oil in a large saucepan. Add the onion and cook until beginning to brown, stirring well, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and 2 teaspoons of thyme, stir 1 minute. Add the rice and stir 1 minute. Add the wine and cook until almost evaporated, stirring often. Add the broth, 1 cup at a time, and cook until almost absorbed. Continue adding broth, stirring frequently until rice is almost tender, about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, add oil to a skillet and fry the shrimp until golden brown and cooked through, about 90 seconds per side. Decrease heat of oven to 200F and keep shrimp warm in the oven.

Rewarm the 1 1/2 cups of butternut squash and add to the risotto and stir until the rice is tender but still firm, about 2 minutes. Stir in the Parmesan and remaining 2 teaspoons of thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Divide risotto among bowls and serve topped with the shrimp.

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Pumpkin-Spice Up Your Fitness Routine

As the warm summer days give way to the crisp and colorful season of fall, it's the perfect time to revamp your fitness routine and embrace the beauty of the changing landscape. Seasonal fall fitness offers a unique blend of activities that can invigorate your body and mind while savoring the magic of autumn. Explore our top seven ways to stay fit and active during the fall season, keeping you motivated and healthy throughout this enchanting time of the year.

1. EXPLORE NATURE'S COLORFUL CANVAS

Take advantage of fall's picturesque scenery by going for hikes or nature walks. The vibrant colors of the changing leaves create a serene atmosphere, making your workout feel like a therapeutic experience. Whether you explore Mt. Lemmon or Madeira

Canyon, hiking during fall allows you to connect with nature and enjoy the crisp air while burning calories.

2. HARVEST-TIME WORKOUTS

Fall is the season of harvest, and it offers an array of outdoor activities that double as workouts. Consider apple picking at Apple Annie’s, pumpkin carving, or even raking leaves as fun ways to stay active. These activities engage different muscle groups, providing a full-body workout while you partake in seasonal traditions.

3. EMBRACE FALL SPORTS

Fall is home to various sports that can add a playful and competitive element to your fitness routine. Joining a local soccer, basketball, or ultimate pickleball league not only keeps you active but also fosters a sense of camaraderie within the community.

4. GET ON YOUR BIKE

Biking is an excellent way to stay fit during the fall season. The cooler weather allows for comfortable rides, and the changing scenery enhances the experience. Whether you opt for a leisurely ride through scenic routes or challenge yourself with mountain biking, cycling will keep your cardiovascular system in top shape.

5. YOGA IN NATURE

Find a quiet spot in a nearby park or your backyard and practice yoga amidst the falling leaves. The combination of meditation, stretching, and deep breathing in the crisp fall air can bring a sense of peace and balance to your body and mind.

6. FALL FITNESS CHALLENGES

With the arrival of fall, many communities organize fun fitness challenges like "pumpkin runs" or "corn mazes challenges." Participating in these events can add excitement and motivation to your fitness routine, pushing you to reach new milestones. For fun indoor conditioning exercises, check out the 6 week challenge by "Built4This Personal Training."

7. SEASONAL INDOOR WORKOUTS

As the weather cools down, you may prefer indoor activities. Join a fitness class that aligns with the season, such as autumn-themed dance classes that incorporate fall-themed choreography. Whether it's a country line dance or a spooky Halloween-themed dance, you'll burn calories while having a blast. Check out BA Studio, a dance and fitness boutique, for exhilarating classes for all ages. Club Pilates is another great indoor studio where you can easily book a class and get an amazing core workout in. These indoor activities keep you active while offering a change of pace from your usual workout routine.

The fall season brings a cornucopia of opportunities to stay fit and active while immersing yourself in the beauty of nature. Embrace the colors, scents, and flavors of autumn as you engage in various outdoor and indoor activities. Whether you prefer a peaceful yoga session among the falling leaves on Mount Lemmon or an adrenaline-pumping bike ride through the scenic desert, there's something for everyone during this season. So, put on your cozy sweaters, grab a pumpkin spice latte, and embark on a seasonal fitness journey that will keep you healthy, happy, and energized throughout fall.

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It began with a conversation between two men in Chandler, AZ in 1959. An Oklahoma entrepreneur, Leonard Savage, and a developer, John Bender, had come together with the notion of constructing a resort and country club. Their eyes turned towards Tucson.

In 1960, they purchased 660 acres of desert foothills ranch land. Folks in Tucson thought the were nuts. All of the developed land was south of Grant and west of Swan. Who in their right mind would think people would venture that far for recreation? In fact, the only crossings over the Rillito then were at Dodge and at Campbell.

But, a vision is a vision and they pursued theirs. They must have been gamblers because their next choice was to hire Guy Greene, UA professor and landscape architect, to layout a golf course although he had never done such a thing before. Their foursome was complete with the addition of a military man turned architect, David Fraker, to design and build what would become the iconic clubhouse.

No one involved imagined just how much rock would have to be moved. Even dynamite couldn’t make level fairways. More than a million cubic yards of earth was needed to prepare the course and future homesites. And then they had to carve out enough rock from the mountainside for the 60,000 square foot clubhouse.

David Fraker was a pioneer in considering surroundings when choosing his color palette. The emerging structure blended into the Santa Catalina mountains and yet rose like an Arabian castle to the astonished onlookers of the early Sixties.

But, as magical as it appeared, nothing about it was easy. Construction had already begun on Fraker’s intricate design for the Rotunda ceiling when the Board of Governors cried “Stop!” It was too costly.

Picture David’s surprise when he showed up at the job site to see his crew still working that ceiling. On their own, they had negotiated with the Board saying they wanted to finish what they had started at no cost! OMG! Have you ever heard of anything like that?

There’s something of that spirit still alive. It’s inexplicable. Members and neighbors still take on myriad projects themselves for a variety of reasons. Maybe they’ve been unknowingly inspired by the ghosts of that original team. It’s certainly not a requirement or an expectation, just people who enjoy each other’s company and love contributing to this special place.

Like at most country clubs, there are many ways to interact and share interests. Different groups pop up all the time. An astronomy club is just getting started. There are multiple bridge groups, an artisan club, a quilters club, a business-networking group, and plans to renew clubs focused on books, gardening, and hiking. All the more reasons to spend time with people you like. And, if you like fine wines paired with wonderful food, the Wine Society monthly tasting is the place for that.

I’ve been around country clubs since I was young. My father did business at them in the Chicago area and took me, a kid with some golf potential, along. My first job was caddying at Bryn Mawr C.C. I have friends at other clubs in the Tucson and Phoenix areas and have played at quite a few, but have NEVER been at a place as welcoming as Skyline. And, not just the members, but the staff. One could almost get tired of smiling so much.

Newly branded as The Club at Skyline, there are major changes happening at this desert mountain gem. We are lucky having found a wizard willing to incarnate as a course superintendent, Justin Kawaky, and, a general manager, Sergio Salazar, who can wheel and deal with the best of them, spearheading the project.

Every green complex on the course is being redone. Let’s be

honest, the complaint about playing this relatively short course (6,138 yards before this renovation) was how hard and punitive it could be. A golfer with a Skyline handicap was someone to be feared in competition. The women still play against others outside of the club, but the men haven’t been invited anywhere in years. Perhaps that will change with a course rating that may actually go up with larger greens increasing the course length while the greens themselves being easier to putt.

The desire is to make the course as friendly as its members. For those of us who like to walk and carry our clubs, it will always be Billy Goat Hill. We determined goats chase the promise that the narrow fairways and frequent dog legs will sharpen our accuracy and course-management skills. If nothing else, we’re getting great exercise. There aren’t many walkable golf courses left. However, this course was designed for walkers: the way the game was intended to be played.

PGA pro Chris Dompier (arrived in 2001) once shot a 59 here and holds or has held the low scoring record at seven other courses. In a few years, watch for him to compete with the seniors on the Champion’s Tour. But, he’s not just a world class player; he’s the best teaching pro I’ve ever seen in action. Evidence of that is in the success he and assistant golf professional, Jeff Schettek, have fostered in the junior golf program: They are #2 in the country! Who wouldn’t want their kids to be in a program like that?

Even those who struggled playing the challenging golf course, felt it worthwhile after a round once up on the patio. There simply is not a finer place to be. Early brochures spoke of “panoramas of pleasure” to describe the truly spectacular views, but it really is something people must see for themselves. It is certainly part of the reason so many have chosen to be married where sky and earth meet, Skyline.

I recently met one of the original 100 members, Liz, for lunch. We sat at The Top, enjoyed the views, and talked about the early days of the club. Her home was the 12th one built in what residents affectionately call The Compound. She was here when a

The iconic clubhouse in the early sixties Looking south and west across vast open space.

EARLY CLUB BROCHURES SPOKE OF “PANORAMAS OF PLEASURE” TO DESCRIBE THE TRULY SPECTACULAR VIEWS, BUT IT REALLY IS SOMETHING PEOPLE MUST SEE FOR THEMSELVES. IT IS CERTAINLY PART OF THE REASON SO MANY HAVE CHOSEN TO BE MARRIED WHERE SKY AND EARTH MEET, SKYLINE.

fire gutted the clubhouse in 1964, when wild horses used to roam the grounds, and when celebrities would frequent the club for both its glamor and its privacy. Security gates were rare back then, so it made sense for Frank Sinatra to choose this safe place while filming in Bisbee. He would helicopter back and forth. Other members of the Rat Pack would show up. Danny Thomas and Audie Murphy became members. Ann-Margaret and Joe Namath made the movie C.C. and Company at Skyline. Willie Mays and Mickey Mantle liked playing golf at 3,600’. Imagine their ball flight!

Thinking of incredible ball flight, every year the men have a member-pro event. Pros from all over come at Chris’s invitation. Resident members put them up in their homes. I’ve paired with several over the years and have been constantly amazed at how the game of golf might be played.

However, it was after such an event that a moment occurred that best illustrates why I remain a member. It was at lunch, telling tales and joking with blokes, when a familiar figure walked to our table. It was a former bartender at the club who many of us had supported during his throat cancer treatment. Some of us broke off from the rest to talk more personally with him. We were hoping to hear good news. Right off, he said the cancer was in his lungs and he only had a few years left. He spoke softly with one hand holding the bandage on his throat. Our sadness brought us physically closer together. We hugged this gentle, present, honest, and brave young man.

None of us asked why he was there. Maybe he was saying thanks. Maybe he was saying goodbye. After he left, and long after others went home, those who had shared that moment with him stayed. Our conversation changed. Our stories became more real. We learned more about each other in that time than ever before. The heart of the club had been revealed.

While Liz and I were talking, another celebrity showed up, Hall of Fame Chef Moussa. He started with the club in 1978, left for a few years, but is back again doing what he does best: preparing amazing food and training yet another generation of talented chefs. Liz is on the food and beverage committee and as they talked shop, I marveled, once again, at how many active and vibrant seniors are involved. What a marvelous environment for aging well.

Many of these inspiring elders can be found playing pickleball or drop in doubles on the tennis hard court or one of the four clay courts every morning. David Smith and David Fink are the tennis pros and also run a successful junior program in the afternoons.

I play golf with two men in their nineties on Wednesday’s Men & Martinis who shame me from ever complaining. My wife, who doesn’t play golf, still wants to be around when the Ladies Nine & Dine gather.

Membership director, Maddison Angelone, joins me and Liz between various appointments for showing off all of the upgrades to potential new members. A renovated swimming pool, all new equipment in the fitness center, new golf carts, the four

new pickleball only courts, the golf course redesign, a modernized kitchen, plus plans for improving the already fabulous outdoor dining and patio areas have been making her job easier.

Maddison confides to me that now is the best time for new members to join because the rates will soon be going up. For anyone considering it, all I can tell you is that life is truly better at the top.

About the Author: Lee Shainen is a longtime Southern Arizona wordsmith who often finds a shady spot on the Skyline deck to think and write.

His most recent books are  Sticky Karma: Meditations on Meaning and Madness in the Time of COVID (Latah Books) and  Who Dad?!   (currently available for free on Wattpad.com)

BIG NEWS AT SKYLINE

Last month Skyline Country Club announced that it will change its name to “The Club at Skyline” to better reflect a new outlook for the future by offering a wider range of activities and services for its members.

According to club president Alan Willenbrock, “Our mission is to improve upon our past by enhancing member well-being and health through fitness, recreation and fun activities.”

New bunkers and other hazards coming online. Today, Skyline's junior golfers are #2 in the country. New greens are under construction.

Welcome Our Newest Neurosurgeon

Tom Frank, MD

Neurosurgery, Complex Spine

Dr. Tom Frank is a neurosurgeon who cares for patients with degenerative spine disease, cancer of the brain and spine and cranial or spinal trauma. His commitment to patient care extends beyond the operating room with personalized treatment plans and comprehensive post-operative guidance. Dr. Frank, who completed a fellowship in complex spine surgery, offers modern surgical techniques. He prioritizes motion preservation procedures for the cervical spine, such as artificial disc replacement (arthroplasty) and laminoplasty. For the lumbar spine, he performs minimally invasive approaches with image and robotic-guided hardware insertion. With a priority on motion preservation and long-term outcomes, Dr. Frank ensures each patient receives a tailored approach for a renewed quality of life.

Conditions Treated

• Cervical radiculopathy

• Cervical myelopathy

• Cervical disc herniation

• Thoracic myelopathy

• Degenerative disc disease

• Lumbar radiculopathy

• Sciatica

• Spondylolisthesis

• Spinal tumor

• Brain Tumor

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FALL CONCERT

NOVEMBER 17-19, 2023

Featuring the Ballet Tucson premiere of George Balanchine's Divertimento No. 15

DECEMBER 21-23, 2023

WINTER

FEBRUARY 9-11, 2024

Featuring the Giselle Act II and a world premiere by Chieko Imada in partnership with the Tucson Desert Song Festival

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SPRING

MARCH 22-24, 2024

Featuring the return of the classical masterpiece Paquita and the Ballet Tucson premiere of Kiyon Ross' Sum Stravinsky

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 oz- Cucumber & dragon fruit gin

• 3/4oz- Toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum

• 1/2oz- Lime juice

• Topped with ginger beer

• Hawaiian black lava salt & black sesame

GARNISH

• Small paint brush

• Simple syrup

• Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with a pinch of black sesame

The Magic Dragon

Make a Statement With This Stylish Cocktail

INSTRUCTIONS

Infused Gin: Infuse 1 whole peeled and cut cucumber in gin for a week. Strain the cucumbers out. Add 1 tablespoon of organic dragonfruit powder and mix very well with a whisk. To make the syrup, toast 1/2 cup of black sesame at 350 for 10 minutes. Take it out and let it cool. In a mortar and pestle, grind the toasted black sesame, but not too fine. Add the sesame into one bottle of John D. Taylor’s Velvet Falernum. Let that set for about 2 to 3 days and use cheese cloth to strain out the fine bits of sesame. Juice one fresh lime and strain to remove the pulp.

Cocktail: Paint a strip of simple syrup down a Collins glass. Take a spoon full of Hawaiian black lava salt mixed with black sesame and layer that down where the painted simple syrup was placed. In a shaker tin combine: 1 1/2oz cucumber dragon fruit gin, 3/4oz toasted black sesame Velvet Falernum, and 1/2oz lime juice and shake that up!  Fill the painted glass with ice (I use crushed ice) and strain over the ice. Top with your favorite ginger beer (my choice is fever tree ginger beer).

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PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES

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• Urine leakage • Enlarged prostate

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A curated selection of the most intriguing upcoming events in our area.

OCTOBER

Arizona Theatre Company: Barefoot in the Park

TEMPLE OF MUSIC AND ART | 3:00 PM

Recurring weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday through October 13. Arizona Theatre Company opens its 56th Season with Neil Simon's most beloved romantic comedy, "Barefoot in the Park."   Blissful ambitious young newlyweds struggle to get along in their Manhattan fixer-upper apartment, all while under the gaze of the bride’s neurotic mother and the eccentric upstairs neighbor.

Jean LeRoy’s Buzzard Creek Ghost Town

THE MINI TIME MACHINE MUSEUM OF MINIATURES | 9:00 AM

Runs through Nov. 5 and until 4 p.m. most days. Closed Mondays. Check website. Buzzard Creek may seem like a quintessential Western town with its general mercantile, barbershop, and saloon. But don’t be fooled by the quaint building facades, this western outpost is home to a cast of ghostly characters and animated skeletons.

OCTOBER

12th Annual Vamos A Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta

KINO VETERANS MEMORIAL STADIUM | 5:00 PM

Games through Oct. 8; times vary. The Vamos A Tucson Mexican Baseball Fiesta is the true definition of a quality cultural event. The Mexican Winter League is as popular in Mexico as the MLB is in the “states”. Be ready for an electric experience, music playing all the time, and authentic Mexican food like tacos and tortas.

Zoocson: 30th Anniversary Celebration

REID PARK ZOO | 6:00 PM

Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala is a 30th Anniversary Celebration and will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal-ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win amazing experiences during the live auction.

OCTOBER

Popovich Comedy Pet Theater

FOX TUCSON THEATRE | 7:30 PM

The Popovich Comedy Pet Theater is entertainment for the whole family, featuring the unique blend of comedy and juggling skills of Ukranian circus performer Gregory Popovich and the extraordinary talents of his performing pets.

Sky Island Cycling Tour

MALL AT SIERRA VISTA, 2600 EL MERCADO LOOP | 6:00 AM

Arizona Friends of Chamber Music: Jerusalem Quartet

LEO RICH THEATER | 7:30 PM

The Jerusalem Quartet is a regular and beloved guest on the world's great concert stages. The ensemble finds its core in a warm, full, human sound and an egalitarian balance between high and low voices. This approach allows the quartet to maintain a healthy relationship between individual expression and a transparent and respectful presentation of the composer's work.

Cheap Trick LIVE!

RIALTO THEATRE | 7:00 PM

Combining a love for British guitar pop songcraft with crunching power chords and a flair for the absurd, Cheap Trick provided the necessary links between '60s pop, heavy metal, and punk.  Their sound provided a blueprint for both power pop and arena rock. Doors open at 6:00 PM.

Arizona Arts Live: Nano Stern Sings Victor Jara

HOTEL CONGRESS | 8:00 PM

Explore the history of Chilean music under social regimes in a powerful performance by powerhouse artist Nano Stern who weaves together indigenous, African, and European elements into a groundbreaking sound entirely his own. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of musical virtuosity and poetic advocacy for social justice. His companions on stage remain, simply, his guitar and staggering vocals.

Welcome Our Newest Cardiologist

Juliya Cress, MD, PharmD Interventional Cardiologist

Dr. Juliya Cress is a board-certified cardiologist specializing in interventional and general cardiology. She is board certified in cardiovascular medicine, echocardiography and internal medicine and has a Doctor of Pharmacy. Her passion lies in interventional and medical treatment of coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndrome and in providing general cardiology consultative services. Dr. Cress believes in approaching the patient as a whole, not just a sum of different parts. Her goal is to provide the patient with the best cardiac care that leads to excellent outcomes.

Special Interests and Procedures

• Acute coronary syndrome

• Balloon-catheter angioplasty

• Clinical cardiology

• Coronary angioplasty/percutaneous coronary intervention

• Coronary artery disease

• Coronary thrombectomy

• Echocardiography

• Intravascular imaging

• Intravascular lithotripsy

• Mechanical circulatory support

• Nuclear cardiology

• Rotational and orbital atherectomy

• Stress testing

To schedule an appointment, call 833-342-5264 or visit CarondeletMedicalGroup.com to learn more.

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OCTOBER 12TH

Film Fest Tucson

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL | 6:00 PM

The eighth edition of Film Fest Tucson returns to downtown with screenings at the Scottish Rite Cathedral and other locations.  This unique and homegrown Tucson film festival is made for those passionate about movies. Programming includes both short and feature-length narrative and documentary films. Runs through Oct. 19th at various locations. Check filmfesttucson.com for times and dates.

OCTOBER 13TH

50th Annual Tucson

Meet Yourself

VARIOUS LOCATIONS

DOWNTOWN. | 10:00 AM

Through Oct. 15th. The 50th Annual Tucson Meet Yourself (TMY) Folklife Festival will uphold the spirit of festivals past. All programs highlight the uniqueness of the TMY experience and long-lasting relationships with community tradition holders. This year's Tucson Meet Yourself includes a new focus, celebrating dance, movement arts, and wellness with interactive demos, workshops, and performances. Sponsored by TMC Health.

OCTOBER 14TH

"Boundless" Glass Exhibition

PHILABAUM GLASS GALLERY | 4:00 PM

Reception from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. A new exhibition at Arizona's only allglass art gallery. "Boundless" celebrates recognized artists who give traditional Italian glass techniques a unique, contemporary twist.  Featuring Joseph Enszo from Portland, OR; John Geci from Bakersville, NC; and Bengt Hokanson & Trefny Dix, from Long Island, NY.