Category: March 2025

2025 Chess Tournament

Stuart Watkins Blame Greg Hlusko for suggesting the 2025 Chess Tournament, because 10 members of the SaddleBrooke Chess Club agreed. Now everyone plays everyone twice; once with the white pieces and once with the black pieces. Greg is the outgoing president of the club, and the new president is Bruce Arid. Both are skilled in…

Self-Defense Expert Speaks to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Veterans Club

Larry Ingram Lisa Golembiewski, account executive with Delta Defense and service provider for the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, provided the members of the Veterans Club with information on constitutional concealed carry and self-defense. She answered questions such as “When can I use force?” “Should I shoot?” and “How to identify a public threat.” She provided…

Undefeated Cornhole Team Rules!

Christine Schmitz On Feb. 16 the Cornhole Partners Double-Elimination Tournament was well attended. Our congratulations go to the first-place and undefeated team of Dana Eckhardt and Gary Zellinger. Second place went to Larry and Miriam Weber. More tournaments will be scheduled. Watch the website for future dates. Maybe your team can defeat Dana and Gary!…

Unit Happenings – March 2025

Unit Nine Valentine’s Day Party Scott Baker Unit Nine’s Valentine’s Day party drew more than 40 members. The party was hosted at the home of Tim Snyder and Sue Murphy, and everyone brought delicious food to share. It was a beautiful evening, and the sunset lit up the Catalina Mountains in shades of mauve and…

It Takes a Village

EJ Snearly On Jan. 21 the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners SaddleBrooke TWO golf league held their award dinner at the SaddleBrooke MountainView ballroom. This annual event not only celebrates the accomplishments of their fellow golfers but highlights their friendships. The Niners were welcomed by Marcy Tixier, 2024 president. Past presidents were honored, as were the…

SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary – March 2025

SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Welcomes New Member Bob Lamar Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club proudly welcomed new member Bob Lamar on Jan. 16. Bob, his lovely wife, and their West Highland terrier settled in SaddleBrooke Ranch back in 2015. Bob is no stranger to Rotary service, having been involved previously with the Rotary Club…

Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program

Drop off your unused prescription medications! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart March Schedule: Friday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. Requirements: Please, no liquids, syringes, creams, or sharp needles. • Pills must be in a sealed plastic…