Category: February 2016

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

February brings two great FSL events to SaddleBrooke Love to learn about the history of the Southwest? Like to talk to authors about their work? Enjoy owning signed copies of new books? Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries have two events in February that you won’t want to miss. Both will be held in the MountainView Clubhouse…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

SBCO needs your help! SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Mission is “To make a positive impact on the lives of needy children in neighboring communities through improved self-respect, better school attendance and higher scholastic achievement.” SBCO’s story started in the fall of 1996 with six SaddleBrooke women who felt fortunate to be able to live comfortably…

Meet the instructor – Harlan Clare

Educator Harlan Clare

Ken Marich Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a rock and a mineral? How gem stones are formed and why do some minerals fluoresce under ultraviolet light? Well, a new member of the ILR faculty is Harlan Clare, an educator in geology and mineralogy. Harlan was born in Visalia, California, and grew…

Spring Art Show features outstanding array of artists

‘Stampede’ by Dolores Root

You will be blown away by the artwork at SaddleBrooke’s Spring Fine Art Show in February. From oil painting, watercolor, collage and photography there is something for everyone. Don’t be fooled that this group of talented seniors are amateurs. Many of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild members have art degrees and have been painting or…

Donations needed

Micki Wilverding Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The…

Listen to those horns!

Brass Quintet – formal hires

Anne Movalson We may not have “seventy-six trombones leading a big parade,” but we will have the Tucson Symphony’s Brass Quintet in SaddleBrooke for a special dinner concert on March 23, 2016, in the MountainView Ballroom. The Quintet, started in the 1970s as part of the TSO’s educational programs, now is a favorite ensemble. Its…

Villa Pre-Sales to Start February 16 at SaddleBrooke Ranch

SaddleBrooke Ranch Sales Team Due to great demand, the luxury Villas are coming soon to SaddleBrooke Ranch. The models are currently under construction with a grand opening event slated for late spring. SaddleBrooke Ranch Sales will be offering pre-sales opportunities to the general public starting February 16. These innovative, single level town homes have been…

State Parties

Wisconsin The annual gathering of the Cheese Heads a.k.a. SaddleBrooke’s Wisconsin Party will be Wednesday evening, February 24, 2016, at SaddleBrooke One Vistas Dining Room. Book the date! Menu entrees will include Chef Dave’s herb crusted chicken with bacon glaze on the side, and roast pork with sauerkraut. Sure there will be salad, vegetables, au…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

The third annual Stuff The Truck for rescue pets will take place March 4 from noon to 3:00 p.m. and March 5 from 9:00 a.m. to noon in the HOA 1 Parking Lot (near the Bocce court). Drive through and drop! Volunteers will unload your donations. To donate items before the event, a pick-up service…

Latest News From New Home Sales

The SaddleBrooke Sales Team * The Preserve increased sales by more than 50% in 2015! * The newest innovative design at SaddleBrooke, the Fresco, is now available with a model completed at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Model Village. This stunning 1997 square foot home features two beds, two and a half baths and a den. *…