Alejandra Wilcox In the July edition of the SaddleBrooke Progress, our headline on page 43 mistakenly referred to the MountainView Lady Niners as the MountainView Lady Putters. We regret the error.
Category: August 2018
Generals, August 2018
SASO with Linus Lerner returns
Punch Howarth This article will be a preview of the new and lighter concert season of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra with Linus Lerner conducting four of the five concerts at SaddleBrooke and Oro Valley. Maestro Lerner was the impresario of the San Luis Opera Festival and his own International Voice Competition in Mexico…
August 2018
SaddleBrookers dance to bigger and better brains
Dr. Mark Magdanz This month let’s talk about brain/body health; we want to grow new and maintain old connections. What’s the fastest way to improve brain function? Literally, play in its many forms is among the very best. The hit parade on the best activities for your brain includes: learning and reading new things, socialization,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Sheriff Lamb captivates SaddleBrooke Rotarians
Barbara Barr Pinal County Sheriff Mark Lamb captivated members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. Introduced by Program Chair Peggy Knowles, Lamb included a description of improvements to the department, updates on border issues, insights into Arizona crime and tips for SaddleBrooke residents. “Mark Lamb was named valedictorian of his class at the Maricopa County…
Religion, August 2018
Christmas service cantata at CCSB
Carol Thompson The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) choir will be performing a first time ever Christmas Cantata at the December 9 Christmas service. We invite everyone to come and join this special service of the Oh Holy Night music. The choir started practice on August 1 for this special event. CCSB is a Christ-centered…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Opportunities abound in belonging to the SaddleBrooke Singers
Steph Mattie When I joined the SaddleBrooke Singers several years ago, I had no idea how many musical, social and leadership opportunities would be available to me. I have previously written about the fellowship and welcoming atmosphere in the group. Now, I’d like to mention how SaddleBrooke Singers has introduced me to additional singing…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Softball announces spring winning teams
Carol Chiarello SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association recently ended a short but sweet spring season. The statistics were compiled and here are the results: Monday Recreation Vantage West Credit Union, managed by Janice Mihora, ran all over the Shelves That Slide team all season long, winning seven out of eight games and outscoring them by 70 runs…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
Save the date for 22nd Annual SBCO Walkathon
Nancy McCluskey-Moore The annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walkathon will be held at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 27. This fundraising event helps SBCO support our food, clothing and education programs benefiting youngsters in nearby communities. Registration kick-off for the walkathon will be on Monday, September 24, following the SBCO general meeting. This meeting, which…
Clubs & Classes, August 2018
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild and UAMA host Art Lecture Series
Tammy Bearden The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art, will present a series of two lectures in September and October, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the West Ballroom of the MountainView Clubhouse. The first lecture will be presented on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, and the…
Generals, August 2018
‘50s ‘60s Sock Hop planned for November 13 – tickets on sale now
Jane Gromelski Return with us to those thrilling years when we were young. Some of us went to the dances and danced; some watched from the sidelines. Bah! To that, we can all get on the floor and dance with our own moves…come and have fun with the music of our golden youth! Sip an…