Raymond H. Goettsch On Sept. 23 SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members Cherri Block and Michael Hovan won the gold medal in mixed singles 70+ at the United States Senior Pickleball (USSP) National Championship tournament in Greater Dallas at the Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwell, Texas. Michael and Bob Steinhoff of Windsor, Colo., also earned gold…
Sheri Nockels The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters held what is probably the most patriotic day ever in SaddleBrooke! As a member of the National Quilt of Valor Foundation, it was our privilege to honor 19 veterans with quilts for their dedication and service to our country. This was a first for our club. We normally present 10…
Cheri Emahiser Have you purchased your tickets yet? If not, there are still tickets available for the SaddleBrooke Singers’ Sunday matinee or Monday evening performance. Come join us as we journey around the globe singing songs celebrating 17 distinctive countries. Tanya Elias directs the choir in collaboration with Tucson’s jazz great Sly Slipetsky on the…
Philip Doyle There is still time to sign yourself and your grandchildren up for an exciting, fun-filled day of activities, sponsored by your Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee of SaddleBrooke TWO. It is Grandchildren’s Day, Friday, Nov. 24. As noted in our most recent article, the day will consist of four separate events. You and…
Ellen Avenoso On Oct. 23 nine 18-holers from SaddleBrooke participated in the LPGA amateur event, A String of Good Luck, at The Views. Luck certainly prevailed, as we had a beautiful day, and two players, Joan Chyall and Ellen Avenoso, each took third place in their respective flights. Bonnie Westra was the big winner. She…
Connie Kotke The next Art & Wine event, sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is set for Tuesday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center (64518 E. Galveston in SaddleBrooke One). Join your SaddleBrooke friends and neighbors to complete an acrylic painting in a seasonal theme while enjoying a sack…
Sandra Murray and Shirley Hamann SaddleBrooke One competed at the 2023 AZ Senior Women’s State Championship held Sept. 18 through 20 at Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West, Ariz. This prestigious tournament is 54 holes of individual stroke play, played over three days. Players are flighted according to age and handicap. Flights are as follows:…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, skill-building, and social opportunities for Guild members and SaddleBrooke residents alike. One popular activity is our quarterly Art & Wine Event where friends and neighbors join in to paint a completed work of art while enjoying a sack supper…
Sharon Tuntland Sixty neighbors from SaddleBrooke Units 42, 43, 44A, and 45 gathered on The Preserve patio on Sunday, Sept. 10, to honor Paulette Kasperski for winning first place in the SaddleBrooke TWO Champion of Gratitude Award in the Resident category. The award was created in 2023 to recognize volunteers and employees who consistently go…
Now is the time to sign up for a fun-filled Grandchildren’s Day, which will feature four different events, on Friday, Nov. 24. These opportunities include hiking, pickleball, swimming, and putting and are being organized by the Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee of SaddleBrooke TWO. Start your morning off by burning off some calories with a…