SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters had a terrific time on July 2 when we had our annual celebration of the 4th of July. The riders rode around the neighborhood collecting raffle tickets. At the end, the winners were awarded some really fun socks they can wear anytime they just want to have fun with the group. Seems we always…
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Front Page, August 2022
Cool Movies for Hot Summer Evenings
Sharon Scanlan Cold weather is something I avoid—in person, in books, and in movies, so this article is the result of some great recommendations from our excellent volunteers who buy and catalog DVDs. We hope they help you stay cool! A favorite of many patrons is Fisherman’s Friend, based on a true tale of fishermen…
Front Page, August 2022
By Popular Demand: Fall Fit Fest Presented by WIN and the Fitness Centers at SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO
Barbara Barr Mark your calendar for Friday, Sept. 2, for the fall edition of the very popular Fitness Festival (Fit Fest) at the MountainView Ballroom at 1 p.m. The Wellness Integrated Network (WIN) will be featuring demonstrations and the 411 on fitness programs from both SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO. We are so pleased to…
Front Page, July 2022
SaddleBrooke Sews for Children
Claudia Hermansen For 25 years, there was a group of women in Tucson who taught children in elementary and high school to sew in a free, after-school program called Teens Sew Cool. Today that program is no longer, but many of their sewing kits have been donated to sewing groups in SaddleBrooke. The Tuesday morning…
Front Page, July 2022
Freedom Award Presented to Golder Ranch Fire District
David R. Bull, LTJG, USNR, FMR, Membership Chair and 2nd VP The Tucson Chapter of the Military Officers of America Association (MOAA) held its May 26 monthly membership meeting at the Vivace Restaurant. Also attending were members of the SaddleBrooke-based Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter (CMSC). The Golder Ranch Fire District (GRFD) was awarded the 2021…
Front Page, July 2022
Tennis Club Prepares for Fall Sectional Tournament
Chad Stettler SaddleBrooke Tennis Club and the SaddleBrooke community has another USTA tennis team representing them in a USTA-sanctioned sectional tournament this fall. When a group of us decided to put together a 40+ mixed doubles 7.0 team, little did we know that we would win the league and get a chance to compete in…
Front Page, July 2022
Open Studio Builds Skills and Friendships
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Every Monday, members of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild gather in the Topaz Room at the Arts & Crafts Center at MountainView Clubhouse for open studio time. This is a valuable opportunity to improve skills in a relaxing environment. Artists can pause and ask others for advice or for help in…
Front Page, July 2022
Exciting New Offering!
The SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) is adding a new and exciting function to help encourage the comfort of new dancers getting out on the dance floor. Can we all remember back to when we took that first class, attended that first party, or worse yet, actually got up and tried to remember anything of what…
Front Page, June 2022
MPLN Hosts Putts, Pearls, and Polka Dots
Eileen J. Snearly On Tuesday, May 3, the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) held their annual Bring a Friend golf event at MouintainView Golf Club and MV Bar and Grill, benefitting American Legion Oro Valley Post 132. The Commander of Post 132, Wayne Larroque, was presented a check at the MPLN board meeting on May…
Front Page, June 2022
Health Fair Plans Underway
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The 2022 Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 9 a.m. until noon. This is one of the largest volunteer events here in SaddleBrooke featuring a representation of the medical facilities, healthcare providers, and health-related nonprofits in the area. Both SaddleBrooke One and MountainView clubhouses will be filled with…