Stuart Watkins At the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse there’s an area to the right that had rocks outlining the borders of the walking paths and the grassy area. One morning I noticed a workman placing the stones in concrete. Asking him why, he told me the javelina, deer, dogs, and people seemed to constantly be knocking…
Linda Shannon-Hills Mark your calendars. This is an event not to be missed! The 2023 SaddleBrooke Ranch Spring ARTwalk will be held on Saturday, April 22, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year the creative art from our residents continues to amaze. Only artists who live at SaddleBrooke Ranch can participate in the ARTwalk.…
Just prior to Valentine’s Day, 75 Cyclemasters could be seen pedaling around SaddleBrooke in various shades of pinks and reds for the annual Valentine’s Day Ride. After riding for an hour in various groups, members gathered for fun, fellowship, and food at the home of Mike and Barbara Donaldson. These special-event rides always have a…
Ann Kuperberg Some of our duplicate bridge players attended the Tucson Regional Tournament at the end of last month and early in March. Perhaps the luck of the Irish was with them so they could add more master points to their collection. Back in SaddleBrooke, we continue to play bridge at the MountainView clubhouse near the…
Linda Rosenkrans Hidden in plain sight Canyon Towhees gather twigs Spring eggs hatch promise.
James “Jim” Goodwin Miller James “Jim” Goodwin Miller, 81, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away on Jan. 30, 2023. He was born on Dec. 30, 1941, in Cumberland, Md., and grew up in Hyndman, Pa., graduating from Hyndman High School in 1960. He attended Frostburg State College (now Frostburg University) but interrupted his studies to join the…
With good reason, traditional orphanages are extinct in the U.S. today. Rather, children are placed with other family members, privately adopted, or placed with foster parents. We’ve learned over time that institutionalized care isn’t the best option for children. How long will it be before we, as a society, come to this conclusion for animals…
Gail A. Nelli Pages from the Great American Songbook, a song and dance show of outstanding music standards from the Golden Age of Broadway and Hollywood musicals, will have two performances: a matinee at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, March 21, and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. on March 22. Tickets are available for only…
Bin Davis Rosie Gonzales from the American Legion Auxiliary joined the Knit Wits for the annual Baby Shower on Feb. 22. Club members created and donated dozens of handcrafted hats, sweaters, blankets, and other items suitable for babies from birth to six months, as well as some gifts for the moms. These will be distributed…
Carolyn Blair Exciting news! Come and hear about Arizona Territory in the 1800s with Author Nancy Turner and her beloved book These Is My Words! Life Under the Oaks is honored to host this treasured Arizona author. Turner’s novel is near and dear to my heart. My daughters and I deeply love it, seeing as…