Terry Barringer Natalee Holloway was a bright, energetic young woman who had just graduated with honors from Mountain Brook High School on May 24, 2005. A few days later, Natalee, along with 123 other graduates, embarked on a graduation trip to the island of Aruba. Then, the phone call no mother wants to receive: “Your…
Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout educational…
Phyllis Ketring Many people say that they wish their physician could truly understand medicine from the patient’s perspective. February’s Health Night Out on Monday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. in the DesertView Theatre offers that opportunity. The topic is breast cancer, and the speaker is Dr. Karen Hendershott who is herself a breast cancer survivor.…
Jeff Egan In the heart of SaddleBrooke One, where everyday maintenance meets artistic alchemy, Manuel Parra and Jeff Egan, stalwart members of the Facilities Maintenance Team, are quietly shaping the community’s identity. Behind their roles as dedicated HOA employees, a rich tapestry of skills and passions unfolds, weaving together years of friendship and a shared…
Nancy Carlson Bruce and Nancy Carlson have been singing together since 1966 when they met at college. Now older (much older!), they’re still making music together. With a new name, Acoustic West, Bruce and Nancy will perform a free concert on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. Some of you may recall…
The committee, after input from the community, proposed a new rule for walking dogs on the golf courses during the normal walking hours before and after the regular golf day. This rule was approved by the board of directors on Nov. 15, 2023, and was implemented on The Preserve course on Nov. 23, 2023. To…
Dawn Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) band will be performing its first concert in the DesertView Performing Arts Center on the evening of Feb. 24. Our concert, “Images and Impressions,” features pieces that can be described as “Tone Poems.” The pieces are meant to convey an image, and throughout the concert, we will be…
Have you been thinking about starting or returning to lap swimming for a summer exercise? Have you been lacking the motivation to begin, even though you want to? Are you fearful that you are too out of shape or you cannot swim well enough? If so, join the more than 400 SaddleBrooke residents who have taken these free…
Janet Fabio The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) frequently feature Arizona authors and topics at lectures and luncheons. Get ready for these events or learn more by reading books from the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. Interested in Tucson’s history and local attractions? Tom Heath’s book My Life on the Streetcar is available in the DesertView and SaddleBrooke One…
If you love The Gaslight Theatre, this documentary, Tony Terry and The Gaslight Theatre—The Smile of Tucson, by SaddleBrooke resident Walter Fritz, is for you! Walter has been creating films for more than seven years. Walter began his documentary journey in Skagway, Alaska, where The Gaslight Theatre started as the Mighty Moose Melodrama Theatre in 1977.…