Elisabeth Wheeler The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club participated in six trail work events on the Arizona National Scenic Trail in 2016 totaling 511 volunteer hours. Trail co-stewards of the Oracle Passage of the Arizona Trail are Elisabeth Wheeler and Mary Croft. Elisabeth Wheeler was a recipient of a Volunteer of the Year award for promoting the…
Orville Bell and Barbara Starrett Understanding, accepting and welcoming a transgender member of our society is much more than haggling over bathrooms, as is the concern in some of America’s communities. To be transgender is to acknowledge one’s self; it is a natural condition of humanity; it is a commitment to being – as with…
Lydia O’Connor Did you know that many of our ancestors who came from Great Britain in the 1600 to 1700 timeframe may have been convicted criminals? At the February meeting of the SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club, Katie Gertz from Mesa, Arizona delivered an in-depth lecture on the resettlement of convicted criminals to the American Colonies prior…
Many people know that the SaddleBrooke Silversmith and Lapidary Club had a display of over 20 of our members’ creations in the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show at the Tucson Convention Center; however, not as many know that one of our members – our President Gloria Quigg – entered a display for competition in the…
SaddleBrooke features world-class amenities and luxury homes, showcasing our Environments for Living™ program. Backed by TopBuild Corporation, the Environments for Living™ program offers a more durable, comfortable and energy efficient home. The Preserve at SaddleBrooke GRAND OPENING: We are pleased to announce the opening of our newest, stunning home design–the Sonrisa. This luxurious new home plan,…
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next monthly meetings will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, March…
Terry Barringer So ladies of the SaddleBrooke communities – how is your fourth quarter living going? Have you recently taken stock of your spiritual progress? Are you maximizing your spiritual gifts? Do you need an attitude change to put wrong things right again? Have you considered those things that can never be reclaimed – spoken…
Alice Frier As our country transitions from Obama to Trump, what can the LGBT community and other minority groups expect? SaddleBrooke’s own GLAAS Club, (Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke), is presenting a thought-provoking panel discussion which will focus on the challenges the new administration may pose to the civil rights of vulnerable communities. Panelists…
Last call to “Re-Member” us during our membership campaign. Here’s why we need you… A SaddleBrooke resident calls about six dogs needing re-homed in two days or they go to the shelter. The Network jumps into action coordinating an assessment visit, contacting fosters, organizing transportation and scheduling vet visits. It took many hours of work…
Carol Thompson For the second year in a row, The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) donated soup to the Tri-Community Food Bank on its Souper Bowl Sunday, February 5. CCSB members, family and friends donated 1,450 pounds of soup exceeding expectations and donations from last year by 500 pounds! Community Church at SaddleBrooke meets every…