Paul Vincent Volpe If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our MBS meets every Friday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through…
Category: May 2017
Generals, May 2017
CCP’s first production a smashing success
Karen Schickedanz The reviews are in and it’s a “thumbs up” for Eat, Drink and Be Deadly!, the first production of SaddleBrooke’s new theater company, Community Circle Players. The dinner mystery play was presented in February and ticket demand was so strong that a third night of performances was added at both HOA 1 and…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Wildflower hike
Elisabeth Wheeler When wildflowers bloom SaddleBrooke hikers take to the hills of Catalina State Park to find over 40 varieties of flowers. The fields of Mexican gold poppies were highlighted with white chicory, pink owl clover, purple scorpion weed, yellow janusia and purple desert lupine. It was delightful to discover an early blooming mariposa lily…
Sports, May 2017
Another fun spring break – Grandkids’ Softball Day
Jim Smith The SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) sponsored its annual Spring Break Grandkids’ Games on Saturday, April 15 at the Softball Complex. Games Director Steve Garceau, apparently in his swansong appearance, was assisted by coaches Pat Tiefenbach, Roy Stigers, Ron Quarantino, Joe Sanders, Janice and Terry Mihora, Jeff Stolze, Jim Westerberg and Charles Hendryx.…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
SaddleBrooke CycleMasters’ ride to Vintage KC-97 aircraft
Martin Herbert Nine CycleMasters rode the 55-mile Tucson Loop Trail on April 12 and had a special bonus! Tom Erb arranged for us to ride onto the area where the 1952 Vintage KC-97 Stratofreighter was being disassembled for future transport to its new home in Michigan. Thanks, Tom, for the great tour of the historic…
Sports, May 2017
MPMGA 2017 Member-Member Match Play champions
Bob Edelblut The MPMGA Member Member Match Play Tournament began on Thursday, March 2, and if nothing interfered with the plan it would be completed before the club’s monthly luncheon on March 31. All fingers were crossed. The tournament’s format did not change from prior years. Fifty two-man teams, 100 players, grouped into six flights,…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Catalina Hills cleanup
Walt Shields Catalina Hills Drive is beautiful again as a result of volunteer efforts of members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club. The club has participated in the Pinal County Adopt-A-Highway program for eight years to maintain 2.5 miles of Catalina Hills Drive from SaddleBrooke Boulevard to its entrance into the Preserve. Many thanks to the…
Clubs & Classes, May 2017
Civil Rights: America’s work in progress—GLAAS discussion
Alice Frier The subject is vitally important to all of us, and a matter of life and death for some. The panel discussion presented on April 3 by GLAAS (Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke) focused on whether our civil rights are in jeopardy. The impressive panel of speakers were both articulate and expert in…
Features, May 2017
2 Your Health: The most common mistakes in the treatment of back pain
Dr. Craig Brue, D.C. Are you experiencing back pain and want to know the best treatment for your problem? I have been treating patients with back pain for over 40 years. What I can tell you is that there are some easy precautions that can be taken in order to prevent back pain from being…
Religion, May 2017
Come hear the Ladies of CCSB
Terry Barringer Are you looking for a little inspiration to begin the summer season? The Women’s Ministry of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke invites you to join us for a time of sharing. During this four-week program women will be telling their story. Their experiences will offer a glimpse into who they are or where…