Bob Edelblut Let’s jump straight to the point. On Thursday, April 5 at the Preserve Golf Course Brian Gallup finally had his day—his first ever hole-in-one on the 14th hole. Didn’t all of you hear our train blow its whistle? Rumor has it that several neighbors living near the green heard the whistle and…
Maggie deBlock On March 1, 2018 SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club members heard a fascinating presentation from Dennis Blauser, Superintendent of the Oracle School District No. 2 and his IT specialist Terry McGobern. Mr. Blauser spoke about the Oracle School Foundation and their accomplishments in providing pre-schooling for three and four-year-old kids as well as…
Brenda Koch It is that time of year when the Resurrection Church of SaddleBrooke members join each other for a Patio Party to socialize and get to know their fellow worshippers in a more relaxed atmosphere. This is the last church social event as we close out the busy part of the year in…
Bob Edelblut Everyone knows that the MPMGA Member-Member Match Play Tournament takes forever to complete. This year’s event was no exception. The planners hoping to jump start play scheduled the first two rounds for February 28 and March 1. No one contacted Mother Nature—the weather on the 28th was so bad that play was…
Joanne Thomas Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) was privileged to have guest pianist, Isabele Mai, play a duet with church accompanist, Joanne Thomas. Isabele is a high school sophomore who has studied piano for ten years. This talented musician has previously played piano solos for the church and has also played with world-renowned pianist…
Bob Edelblut The President’s Cup, viewed by many as one of the top Men’s Club special events, was played on March 28 and 29 at the Preserve and MountainView golf courses. It is a stroke play tournament played with full handicap and the lowest net score for the two-day event takes home the trophy.…
CCSB holds Men’s Rally Dick Kroese Men of Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) and their guests had a wonderful day that was led by Pastor Ron Gannett. He spoke on how to live the fourth quarter of our lives and that we can still make a difference. Ron pointed out to us how daily…
Phil Simpson On the glorious weekend of April 6–8, your faithful pool-side scribe witnessed a truly dominating performance by SaddleBrooke swimmers as they cruised the host-friendly waters of the Oro Valley Aquatic center on route to their sixth (count ‘em!) consecutive Arizona Short Course Yards Championship. The SaddleBrooke Masters Swim Team hosted this three-day…
Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland Pool Players of The Brooke want to thank our generous sponsor Catalina ACE Hardware. On April 14, 2018 the Pool Players of the Brooke hosted a Singles 8-Ball Tournament. Tournament Directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The following field of 15 players gathered to play competitive 8-Ball. Jim…
Ruthe Burgener A formal invitation in calligraphy arrived. Who was it from? What was it about? It was my invitation to a special birthday dinner party Downton Abbey style—white tie. Michael Popovice was turning “55-ish.” I knew a party given by Michael and Ray Wortinger was not to be missed. As the 18 guests arrived…