Category: March 2022

Health Night Out: Targeted Radiation for Prostate and Other Cancer

Phyllis Ketring March’s Health Night Out features an oncologist of international renown. Dr. Gordon Grado completed his training in therapeutic radiology/oncology at the University of Chicago and Mayo Clinic Rochester. After receiving his board certification and practicing in the Midwest, he came to Arizona to head the then new Radiation Oncology Department at Mayo Clinic…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries Needs You!

Nancy McCluskey-Moore Are you searching for something new to do? Help the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) raise the money our libraries need to keep the shelves stocked with interesting material. Much of the work can be done from anywhere—perfect for seasonal residents or travelers. Please consider how you can help and let your friends…

Editorial Weekend Reminder

Hello, SaddleBrooke submitters! Remember—when the 26th falls on a weekend, the editorial deadline is the Friday before. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for the April edition is March 25. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible!

Unsung Hero to the Pinal County Animal Shelter

Joy Wegner Quietly, without fanfare or proclamations, Tim Daviess, a resident of SaddleBrooke Ranch, is a hero to the dogs at the Pinal County Animal Care and Control shelter. Nearly every week, Daviess repairs torn and worn dog beds used for the shelter’s kennels. The beds are brought to Daviess’ garage at SaddleBrooke Ranch by SaddleBrooke…

Open House Held by the SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club

Susan L. Schwartz The SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club (SBTTC) held an open house on Feb. 20 for SaddleBrooke residents to learn about the club. Paddles and balls were provided for guests to play with current members, who explained the rules of table tennis and played singles and doubles matches with them. With 50 members, the…

Hurry for CCP Dinner Theatre Tickets—Show Closes March 20!

Andrea Molberg It’s not too late! Select seats are still available for the March dinner theatre production on the MountainView Ballroom stage. Purchase Community Circle Players (CCP) tickets at the SaddleBrooke TWO Administration Building or buy online at Tickets.SaddleBrookeTwo.com (select the MountainView venue). SaddleBrooke is in for a treat—a six-night run of The Curious Savage. Community…

SaddleBrooke Squares Celebrated Valentine’s Day

Richard Martin On Feb. 11, the SaddleBrooke Squares dancers gathered together for a very special Valentine’s Day party in SaddleBrooke One’s Vermillion Room. The room was filled with dancers wearing red and white attire, heart-shaped balloons, and other Valentine’s Day décor. The SaddleBrooke Squares Club prides itself on their foolproof and tried-and-tested method of teaching square…

MPWGA 2021 Ace of the Year Winners

Ann Lange Since 2008, the MountainView-Preserve Women’s Golf Association (MPWGA) has noted the ace winners for both low gross and low net each month. The monthly winners are then rounded up for a playoff round in January to determine and celebrate the Ace of the Year winner for each category. The 2021 Aces with pretty…

Feline Authors Launch Purrfect Adventure Series

Carly and Charly When we heard that second graders in the Oracle Elementary School District enjoyed reading our first book outlining our heartwarming adoption story as young twin cats, we couldn’t wait to donate a box of our new book, Let’s Go Boating, to SaddleBrooke Community Outreach’s Kids’ Closet. This second book in The Adventures of…