Category: January 2018

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener What do gardeners do in January? This is a stressful time of the year and psychological help might be needed! Gardeners need to garden. I, myself, have been suffering withdrawal from my garden! I must admit I’ve been looking to buy sheds online, in order to get my garden…

All hail to the chief

  Eileen J Snearly The MPLN President’s Cup, two-day golf tournament, was held at MountainView Golf Club November 13 and 14, 2017. Beautiful weather brought out a large group of golfers to compete in the event. Barbara Bloch led the field with the winning score, crowning her the new Club Champion. In a brief business…

Stroke and Neuro Support Group

  Myra Knapp Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease or another neurological condition or movement disorder? Or are you your own caregiver? Members of the Stroke/Neuro Support Group understand that caregivers may need an outlet and an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. Monthly…

‘Game of Thrones’ SaddleBrooke style

Jill Fritz On Saturday, November 4, the SaddleBrooke Swim Club had a different type of swim work-out – all relays! Coach Doug Springer had all types of funny swimming contortions up his sleeve for us swimmers. We had teams assembled four to five swimmers in each lane. Then the fun began! One example was doing…

The Power of Us in 2017: state of the Pet Rescue Network

Leslie Rocco The Network enters our seventh year as a recognized force in Tucson rescue. Since inception, we re-homed 860 plus animals, donated $128,600 and volunteered 25,220 hours. SaddleBrooke’s power to impact local rescue is extraordinary as we send 100% of donations and fundraiser income to help homeless pets. Without support for vet costs, saving…

Gifts galore at the annual SBWGA holiday luncheon

Ret Convey Wintry weather, (Arizona style), festive tables decorated with holiday poinsettias and beautiful garlands framing the Catalina mountains combined to create the perfect atmosphere for the SBWGA’s annual Pick your Partner holiday luncheon. The special afternoon of giving was kicked off by our sponsors and newest family members, Kevin and Amelia Schaefer from Spirit…

CycleMasters welcome back snowbirds

  Marty Herbert Hello, everyone! The hot weather is gone and it’s time for some fun rides. Many of our friends from up north are coming back to escape the cold and snow looking for the warmth of their winter paradise here in SaddleBrooke. If you haven’t ridden a bike in sometime – no worry…