Category: March 2025

Urban Hike Spotlights a Favorite Muralist

Ruth Caldwell The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club periodically offers a Tucson Downtown Mural Walk with over four dozen murals in less than four miles. On a December walk, a group of eight hikers were fortunate enough to see one of guide Ruth Caldwell’s favorite muralists at work. As they walked by, Ignacio Garcia stood high up…

Stroke/Neurological Support Group

Our support group has been active in SaddleBrooke since 2006. We have covered many topics of interest to those who are caring for, or themselves, handling the tasks of living with a neurological disorder. Our meetings are held on the second Saturday of the month at the SaddleBrooke One Arts & Crafts building, Room 4,…

MV Lady Putters Celebrate Strong Women in Arizona

Dee Rock The first luncheon of the 27th year of MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) was the annual Founders Day luncheon on Feb. 17. Members gathered around rose-themed tables in the MountainView ballroom to honor and celebrate strong women in Arizona. Fifteen past presidents were distinguished guests, recognized and honored with a single long-stemmed rose. LouAnn…

Traditions of the Ol’ Pueblo

Dee Berisha Traditions are defined as “… a story, belief, custom, etc., handed down from generation to generation.” A tradition may feel like a soft, cozy, familiar blanket worn with age or the Thanksgiving stuffing recipe passed down through families. Our home carries traditions that are introduced to us by our families and also by…

Joe Vidmar—Hard Work Pays Off!

Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke Billiards Club (PPB) hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament on Feb. 22 in the SaddleBrooke One Catalina Recreation Center Billiards Room. Thank you, PPB, for sponsoring this tournament. The format of this 8-Ball Singles Tournament was double-elimination. This is the fourth in a series of five 8-ball tournaments…

SBL9GA—Spring Is in the Air!

Kathy DeMerritt After a dry, cold, frosty winter, spring is just around the corner, and the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners are busy teeing it up. 2025 brings many tournaments and play days for us to enjoy. March is an especially busy month, with the following play dates set: 9ers Unite on March 5, Club Championship on…

Coming Soon! ARTwalk Artists Studio Tour in April

SaddleBrooke Ranch is honored to highlight its artists and host the 2025 ARTwalk Studio Tours. Our studio tours will be in both April and November, with approximately 90 accomplished resident artists. Twenty-seven home studios will be open to the public displaying a plethora of mediums and techniques. Additionally, our community Creative Arts Complex will showcase…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – March 2025

Pet Rescue Network’s Monthly Pet Donation First Friday Drop-Off Our various pet charities are always in need and are always thankful for your donations. Please consider dropping off only pet-related items in clean, gently used condition. Items such as pet crates (broken down), bowls, towels, sheets and blankets, and small cat trees under three feet…

12th Annual Mars/Venus Event

Denise Cashmore MPWGA hosted this year’s 12th Annual Mars/Venus event on Feb. 4 and 6, with 21 teams from Mountainview/Preserve Men’s and Women’s Golf Association. This event has evolved from men versus women to mixed teams of both sexes, allowing the most competitive of handicaps, some great banter, and an opportunity to meet different golfers…

Spotlight in SaddleBrooke: Jenni Long

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Sometimes a person comes into your life, and you think to yourself, “Oh my gosh! He/she is so talented!” And then you become acquainted with the person and you are amazed about how modest the person is. In fact, the person is, sort of, matter-of-fact about his/her accomplishments. Well, this describes…