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Category: April 2026
Features, April 2026
Word of the Month: Portmanteau
David Zapatka Coming from a tech and marketing background, sister and reader, Debbie, recognized a trend in her field that is prevalent today and suggested researching the word, portmanteau. Portmanteau port·man·teau, port-ˈman- tō noun: a word blending the sounds and meanings of two other words Origin and Etymology: From French portemanteau, literally “carry cloak,” a…
April 2026, Features
Michael David Winery President Featured at Wine Tasting Dinner
Keith Schiller The wine tasting and dinner featuring Michael Phillips, founder and principal owner of national award-winning Michael David Winery of Lodi, Calif., took guests on a culinary and vintner’s journey that was out of this world—literally. Ironically, just as a spacecraft moves swiftly, seats for this event sold out within 15 minutes. At the…
April 2026, Features
The Games People Play
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg On any given day in our SaddleBrooke communities there are people playing games! Whether a person is sitting at a table calling out Mahjong, sinking a 30-foot putt, completing a crossword puzzle, saying game/set/match, chasing down a ball on a pickleball court, or laying down a royal flush, thousands of residents…
April 2026
Unit Happenings
Unit 2 Events BK Koch On Feb. 18, approximately 15 Unit Two residents attended the Happy Hour at the Agave. A raffle was held and the amount collected ($25) was split with the winner, Liz McCollum. Terry McCollom greeted everyone and provided name tags. Carol and Larry Jones as well as several others enjoyed those…
April 2026, Generals
Senior Village – April 2026
Please Join Us for Upcoming Senior Village Events All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Visit our website for up-to-date information. Throughout the year, Senior Village offers an array of opportunities for SaddleBrooke residents to attend free concerts, socialize, attend seminars, and more. Read on for events and activities coming up in the…
April 2026
Thanks to All Who Participated in the Annual Saddlebrooke Community Outreach Food Drive
The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board of Directors would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all who participated in another very successful SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive. The donations from this food drive ensure that our clients in the communities of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, Dudleyville, and Aravaipa receive a wide variety of…
April 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – April 2026
Don’t Miss the Annual SBCO Celebration on April 13 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Monday, April 13 at 3 p.m. in the MountainView ballroom, SBCO will honor the volunteers and supporters who have made it possible to annually serve children and their families living in the small, rural towns stretching from Catalina to Miami and San Carlos.…
April 2026, Generals
Dog Park Members Help a Horse
Lisa Breedlove Members of the SaddleBrooke Dog Park took on a project ensuring “Said So”, a retired race horse, protection from Tucson’s brutal heat. Lisa Breedlove, a new resident to SaddleBrooke, noticed the horse as she drove along Edwin Road and eventually began to stop with apples and carrots for “Said So” and his friends:…
April 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – April 2026
Monthly Pet Donation First Friday Drop-Off Summer Hours: May through September, 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Drop-off at the SaddleBrooke One Bocce Courts, 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85739 Our various pet charities are always in need and are thankful for your donations. Please consider dropping off only pet related items in clean, gently used…