Barbara Barr and Julia Young There’s something very special going on in Florence, Ariz. Wild mustangs are finding forever homes, and inmates are finding a purpose. Under the leadership of Lanny Leach and the Mustangs of America Inmate Program, lives are being changed one horse at a time. Mustangs of America Inmate Program began in…
Category: April 2022
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
Nature Club Introduced to Saguaro National Park and Its Friends
Michael Buckley The February meeting of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club featured speaker Fred Stula, the executive director of Friends of Saguaro National Park (FOSNP). Fred and his wife, Tiffany, long-time Easterners from Connecticut, had previously vacationed in the Tucson area, and they both fell in love with the beauty of Arizona. When the opportunity to…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
Woodcarvers Club News
Jay Rosenlof How about another article about the famous woodcarving club in SaddleBrooke? Since the beginning of SaddleBrooke, there has been a woodcarving club, and it seems like the best kept secret! All it takes to get started is a piece of wood and a sharp knife. Our club has 22 active members, and each…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
Visit SaddleBrooke Art Galleries
Connie Kotke You likely already know that the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, skill-building, and social opportunities for guild members and local residents alike. But did you know that guild members display their work at two locations in SaddleBrooke One? Browse art in a variety of mediums throughout the…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
Artist of the Month: Gretchen Bierbaum Blends Found Objects and Recycled Materials into Artwork
LaVerne Kyriss For Gretchen Bierbaum, discovering collage was the perfect blending of her education in both art and test measurements and statistics. “When I was studying art in college, classes in collage and watercolor weren’t even offered. Exploring collage was an aha experience,” she explained. “Collage is more visually exciting than flat painting. It involves…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
The Wellness Integrated Network Presents: Live Blood Analysis with Just One Drop
Barbara Barr On Friday, May 6, at 1 p.m. in the ballroom, the Wellness Integrated Network (WIN) presents bio-nutritional consultant Jeanette Walkley. Jeanette will be speaking on live blood analysis. This type of blood testing allows individuals to get directly involved in understanding how things are functioning internally and what can be done to improve. Live…
Features, April 2022
2 Your Health
What’s Unique About Chiropractic Care? Dr. Craig W. Brue, D.C. Are you experiencing chronic back or neck pain? This article will help you understand your treatment options. Medical Care: What will your medical doctor do for back or neck pain? The typical medical response is prescription medication, because that’s what M.D.s do. Will it help? You…
Generals, April 2022
Cut the Clutter by Shredding Old Paperwork
Nancy McCluskey-Moore Bring your outdated paper files to the Shredding and Recycling event on Saturday, April 30, from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by Long Realty-Golder Ranch, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, and the Beacon Foundation, will be held on the SaddleBrooke One bocce ball courts. All documents are…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
Fly Fishers on the Move
Linda Lyon Now that winter is over, the SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers (SBFF) are busy gearing up for learning and fun. Recognizing a need to educate club members new to our sport, our Education Committee established a registry program to connect mentors with mentees. Several experienced club members are working with new fly fishers to develop…
Clubs & Classses, April 2022
Hiking Club Thanks President Butler
Bruce Landeck It has certainly been a busy 12 months for Hiking Club President Tim Butler. He probably didn’t anticipate that his term would be filled with so much work and activity. However, his background and past experiences, coupled with his attention to detail and dedication to perfection, helped make Tim the perfect fit for…