Category: January 2017

Rotary Club makes donations

Speaker Diana Madaras is active with philanthropic causes in Tucson.

Tim Morsani Thanks to the help of artist Diana Madaras and a very generous gift from Fairwinds-Desert Point, the Rotary Clubs of SaddleBrooke were able to make substantial gifts to the fine arts departments of three local schools: Oracle’s Mountain Vista School, First Avenue Elementary of San Manuel and Coronado K through 8 each received…

What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club

Richard Beaty Spring 2017 Classes Our spring trimester class calendar is loaded with classes from January through April. These classes are held in our newly renovated classroom equipped with 16 PCs and eight Macs all for student use during class. Or, you can also bring your own laptop and connect to our classroom WiFi. Go…

Enjoy an authentic German dinner February 18

Award Winning American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 presents an authentic German Dinner on Saturday, February 18, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at SaddleBrooke HOA1 Activity Center, 64518 East Galveston Lane. 100% of proceeds go to veterans in need and for rehabilitation and reintegration programs. Menu includes: Genuine German Sausage, sauerkraut, red cabbage, German Potato Salad,…

Moving on at STC

Pam and Darrell Jackson

Jay Clayton Wilson SaddleBrooke’s world class tennis venue has always been a highly valued asset for players and the entire community. How could anyone improve on such a good thing, one might ask? Why just not kick back, get some exercise now and then and let the club coast in comfort? We have all these…

DAR meeting notice

Danna Koelling Since its founding in 1890, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) has admitted more than 950,000 members. Members have documented direct lineal descent to a person who gave service to the colonies during the Revolutionary War. It could be military service, but also civilian or patriotic service. Do you have…

SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club to host open house

Bob Rubenstein, President I am pleased to announce that the SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club will be holding court at Space 37 at the Activities Fair on January 28 and will be following with an Open House on Sunday, February 19 to allow folks in our community the chance to relive those days of chasing table…

In Passing

L-R, Staff Sergeant Jamie Carbary, US Army, George Bidwell, President SaddleBrooke Troop Support, Petty Officer 2nd Class Porchea Geiger, US Navy

George Dawson Bidwell George Dawson Bidwell passed away October 30, 2016 after year-long complications from a severe lung infection. He was born October 1, 1932 in Pittston, Pennsylvania to Ralph and Louisa Bidwell and grew up in West Pittston, just across the Susquehanna River. He served in the United States Army from 1950 to 1953…

Save the date for the 7th annual Robson Trap Trials

Lori Klug The seventh annual Robson Trap Trials will be held on Friday, March 3, 2017, at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. All shooters, experienced and novices, are encouraged to enjoy the fun and camaraderie this event provides. You get to know the shooters from other communities as well as your own. There will be…