The Four Decades, a trombone quartet comprised of Dennis Ray, Tom Herrera, Mark Lammers, and Carl Fetkenhour, will be performing on the following dates: Saturday, April 22, at 10:30 a.m. at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, 3201 E. Mountainaire (just south of the animal bridge on Oracle). Saturday, May 13, at 10:30 a.m. at the SaddleBrooke…
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Generals, April 2023
Important Months for the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas February and March are important months for the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB). A couple of significant food drives take place that enable us to continue to assist our neighbors in need with emergency food supplies. In February, Epic Rides held their annual 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo mountain bike event. A total…
Generals, April 2023
New Preserve Residents Meet, Mingle, and Make Friends at Brunch
Raymond H. Goettsch Every February Preserve residents invite new residents to a brunch, allowing the new residents to get to know their neighbors. However, due to the unexpected February snow storm, the brunch was postponed two weeks. On Sunday morning, March 12, the sun was shining brightly, and 55 new Preserve residents were treated to…
Generals, April 2023
April 15-22 Is International Dark Sky Week
Sam Miller SaddleBrooke is fortunate to have a reasonably dark nighttime sky to view the stars and other amazing objects. April 15 through 22 is International Dark Sky Week in which communities around the world celebrate the opportunity to view the night sky while also emphasizing the destructive nature of light pollution. It may seem harmless,…
Generals, April 2023
Dennis Abbey Wins at Robson Trap Trials
Generals, April 2023
Unit Happenings
Unit 17 Turned Green for St. Paddy’s Day Barbara Barr The home of Carl and Betty Weller turned into a sea of green as Unit 17 celebrated the annual St. Patrick’s Day Party. Dressed in everything green and ready to eat, residents of Unit 17 brought their finest appetizers, authentic Irish foods, and desserts to…
Generals, April 2023
Dave Dobson Is SaddleBrooke’s Top Shooter at Robson Trap Trials
Vicki Ray Dave Dobson is one of six top shooters in this year’s Robson Trap Trials held March 24 at Casa Grande Trap and Skeet. Quail Creek was this year’s winner and will host the 2024 event. PebbleCreek hosted 74 shooters and their guests from Robson communities across Arizona for the 12th annual trap shooting…
Generals, April 2023
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
May Lecture Features Crime and Catastrophe in Tucson History Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Thursday, May 11, at 4 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) will host the last of its 2022-23 lecture series. Patrick Whitehurst will present “Murder and Mayhem in Tucson.” Gun play, foul play, playing with fire—sunny Tucson has a…
Generals, April 2023
Health Night Out: Dr. Gregory Walker: Ankle Replacement
Health Night Out will be held on Monday, April 24, at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive. Orthopedic Surgeon Gregory Walker, M.D., was so impressed by his father, who was a physician, that he chose the path of medicine for his life’s work. Dr. Walker selected his particular specialty because he says…
Generals, April 2023
Sonoran Bells Concert at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church
Sharon Scanlan Join us for a concert presented by the Sonoran Bells, the premier handbell choir in the Tucson area. This ensemble is directed by Shannon Casey, former handbell director at Vista de la Montana United Methodist Church (Vista UMC). Our current Director of Music Ministries Jane Anderson is one of the bell ringers. This…