Category: January 2019

Christmas 8-Ball in the Catalina Recreation Center

Joe Giammarino Pool Players of The Brooke wants to thank our generous sponsors Lindsay’s Quality Cues, Truly Nolan, Sunny Side Up Café and 00R00 Auto. Fifteen weeks after closing the Starter Shack, the Pool Players of the Brooke Billiards Club hosted the inaugural 8-Ball Singles Tournament in SaddleBrooke One’s newly opened, beautiful Catalina Recreation Center…

British Club’s holiday party

Twink Gates-Zimdar, Publicity On Saturday, December 15, 31 members of the British Club enjoyed their annual Christmas Party at the home of Sheelagh Simpson. After cocktails at 6:00 p.m. a potluck buffet, contributed by all members, was served where they enjoyed a delicious spiral ham and turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Following dinner, the…

SaddleBrooke Tennis Center reopens after renovation

Jay Clayton Wilson Over thirty years ago, in 1987, it was the vision of Ed Robson to create a palmary tennis facility in the nascent SaddleBrooke active adult development. Land for this important amenity was chosen near the very center of the community. Construction began almost immediately. Initially our magnificent tennis facility offered only two…

I don’t understand the Bible

Understanding the Bible can be challenging when you try to do it on your own. A group of men come together every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. to explore and try to better understand the scriptures. Through study and discussion of the scriptures we try to understand how they applied in the author’s time and…

SaddleBrooke Lady Niners celebrate 2018 and look to 2019

On December 11, the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners celebrated the season and the year with their annual holiday luncheon. Following a fun round of golf, the ladies adjourned to the Vistas Dining Room where they enjoyed another delicious luncheon served by our outstanding Food and Beverage staff. As they entered the dining room, they were met…

4th annual luncheon and auction to benefit Sister Jose Women’s Center

Santa Catalina Catholic Church is hosting the fourth annual Luncheon/Silent Auction to benefit the Sister Jose Women’s Center in Tucson. For many Tucson women experiencing homelessness, Sister Jose Women’s Center is their only safe haven and the first step to recovery from homelessness. Its low-barrier day center provides unaccompanied homeless women with a stable and…

Thank you, Friends

Unit 29 steps up big time Unit 29 recently participated in SaddleBrooke’s “I Don’t Want It Anymore” sale. Not unique…lots of people did. However, what they did with their sale proceeds was unique. Unit 29 donated $1400, 100% of their “I Don’t Want It Anymore” sale proceeds, to SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS), a 501(c)(3) non-profit…

Unit Happenings

Unit 3S Brenda Newitter On December 12, Unit 3S joined together with Unit 8-A for a wonderful Holiday Dinner/Dance in the Vistas Dining Room of the SaddleBrooke Club House. Everyone dressed in their holiday best and enjoyed an evening of great food, fun dancing and socializing with neighbors. As everyone enjoyed dancing to the music…

State Parties

Gathering up the cheese(heads) Jonathan Green SaddleBrooke’s annual Gathering-Of-The-CheeseHeads will be Wednesday, February 20 at SaddleBrooke One; no-host bar at 5:00 p.m. and dinner at 6:00 p.m. Great food, great SaddleBadger friends, live music, door prizes, raffle drawings and verbal grenades tossed at neighboring states by MC GoofyGreen. Get your tickets immediately, $30/pp! Do not…

Knit Wits news

Carol Chiarello Greetings in the New Year! Have you considered joining a social/craft club whose members knit or crochet for themselves as well as others? It’s a great time to become a Knit Wit for the incredible price of $12 per year. Co-presidents Tina Marie and Barb are busy cooking up delightful classes and road…