Stuart Watkins I won my pile of woes riding in rodeos county, state, even national rodeos broke my nose and bent my spurs riding in rodeos but I’m a cowboy can’t you see got the rodeo blood in me roping a steer ain’t nothing I fear bull riding is another thing thought I was cowboy…
Category: April 2020
Features, April 2020
SaddleBrooke Yard Art
Stuart Watkins Driving and walking around the various streets in SaddleBrooke, I began to notice the odd, unusual, and beautiful pieces of art that many of our residents have in their front yards. Drive or walk a different route from the one you usually take and pause to check out some of the sculptures, art,…
Generals, April 2020
Oracle Artist Studio Tour Rescheduled
Jan Tenery Originally planned for April 4 and 5, the art tour has been rescheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 16 and 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Visit www.oracleartiststudiotour.org for updates. Drive the high desert byways of Oracle and visit more than 40 artists and artisans showing and selling in…
Features, April 2020
SaddleBrooke Gift Shop
Stuart Watkins Sucking on a green mint looking around the Gift Shop lots of artist’s works for sale not a customer all day nary a one Artists work so hard on their crafts show them off on consignment and hope, wait, hope that someone will appreciate and buy share the artist’s joy with a loved…
Generals, April 2020
Do You Need a New Bed, Mattress, Bedding, or Accessories?
Sleep on it until April 25, when your one-stop, best-price solution comes to SaddleBrooke! SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) and Custom Fundraising Solutions are bringing great brands and pricing to SaddleBrooke and helping southern Arizona military troops. Get 40 to 60 percent off retail on adjustable bases, bed frames, and mattresses. Find bedding and accessories for prices…
Features, April 2020
Spotlight On Advertiser: Are You Sick of Being Cooped Up in Your House?
Sarah at Titan Power Sports and Rentals Governor Ducey created a list of essential businesses, naming outdoor recreation on the list. We have all heard that nature’s cure is fresh air and sunshine! The topic of many people’s conversations surrounds where they can safely go. Many locals and current tourists do not know what is still…
Generals, April 2020
SaddleBrooke Dog Park Wants to Put the Fun in Fundraiser
Nadine McAfee, SBDP vice president Mark your calendars for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park’s third annual Cinco de Fido potluck fundraiser Wednesday, May 6. Attendees are asked to provide an appetizer, main dish, or dessert for six to ten people for the event which will be from 5-8 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Tickets will…
Sports, April 2020
The Sun Shines on SBWGA-18’s 2020 Club Championship
Marsh Camp The last day of SBWGA-18’s Club Championship broke cloudy and cool, but the luck of the Irish was with our major tournament contestants. A bright St. Patrick’s Day sun appeared and warmed the players as they made their way to the clubhouse. A small group of spectators, evenly spaced, applauded the final pairings, then…
Generals, April 2020
Is It Global Warming or Climate Change?
Rolly Prager Matthew Goodwin will address this question at the May 21 Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries lecture. Dr. Goodwin will examine the philosophy of communicating issues related to climate science. His presentation will look at several topics, including: why so many people reject the science of global warming; what rhetorical devices are most often used to confuse…
Generals, April 2020
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
SBCO Volunteer Office Receptionists Honored Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Feb. 17th, Pat and Ron Andrea hosted a special event in their home to recognize the work of the current and former receptionists who staff the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) office. Pat Andrea is the SBCO office manager, responsible for training and scheduling the receptionists. Pat said,…