SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club had a very impressive display at the SaddleBrooke Activity Fair, with many samples of several of the woodworkers’ projects on display, which created a lot of interest and discussion about the club and added eight new members. A countless number of visitors to the fair booth shared that they have “pull-out” and…
Anne Quinn-Diment In a display of solidarity, HOA1 and HOA2 board members expressed unanimous support for Senior Village’s plan to rezone a parcel of land and build a long-awaited office next to SaddleBrooke. This collective endorsement, along with dozens of others from community members, will be submitted to the Pinal County Board of Supervisors as…
Anne Quinn-Diment What’s more exhilarating than a trip to the beach? An expedition to the annual Beach Bash, of course! On April 6, the third annual Senior Village Beach Bash will transform the MountainView Ballroom into a magical, beachy venue, featuring a delectable dinner spread, hours of dancing to the lively tunes of Chuck Moses,…
The Art Salon, hosted by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is a place where like-minded artists come together in a friendly environment to bond, network, and learn from one another. Meetings are held on the third Wednesday of each month from 10:30 a.m. to noon in the Topaz Room at the Arts & Crafts Center…
Stuart Watkins One SaddleBrooke resident was among the men who helped construct the Stations of the Cross at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church in Catalina. As Gene Bywater posed by Station One, my camera caught a picture that looked like a ray of light was beaming down on the prayer hands on the…
Helen Avery Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a stress reliever, or a chance to meet fantastic people, the SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club is the place to be. Whether you’re a complete newbie or just looking to brush up on your skills, our experienced instructors are here to guide you through the basics. From mastering…
Dee Berisha On Feb. 17, 12 Women On Our Own (WOOO) ladies got their cowgirl on, sporting their boots, wranglers, hats, and loudest “Yee-Haws,” and attended the 99th Annual La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros, better known as the Tucson Rodeo. Arriving early in the day, the ladies enjoyed watching the 5- to 8-year-old cowgirls and…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg She was a slightly built lady whom I saw sitting in a CVS store near the photo department. Her walker was beside her. She had a smartphone and was scrolling through it to find photos. Also beside her was a young, pretty, dark-haired woman home health care aide who was wearing…
Ruth Caldwell It was a beautiful day for the inaugural hiking combo—a tour of the historic Colossal Cave in Vail, Ariz., and a hike in Colossal Cave Mountain Park and the Arizona Trail. Colossal Cave’s human history reaches back as far as the Hohokam, circa 900-1300 AD, then rediscovered by new residents of the Wild…
Al Weigel Yes, you heard that right. Tickets for the spring production of The House of Agatha Mystrie are still available. Let me introduce our scintillating cast: • Agatha Mystrie: Shawne Cryderman • Dudley: Jim Burke • Anna Sthesia: Karen Moore • Rob Remington: Jay Schweitzer • Nancy Sketch: Mary Kay Voss • Frank Hardly: Al…