Andrea Molberg Community Circle Players’ latest “Who done it?” dinner theatre production was a huge success. More than 750 people attended the late March murder mystery performances held on stage in the MountainView ballroom. Almost half of the tickets for Spook Light Legacy had already been purchased during the very first week they went on sale. What a wonderful endorsement…
Category: May 2023
Generals, May 2023
Beach Bash at the Brooke Benefits Senior Village
Kelli Beasley You could almost smell the sea salt in the air at the Second Annual Beach Bash presented by NRG Wealth Management to benefit Senior Village at SaddleBrooke. On Saturday, April 1, in the MountainView ballroom, 240 people came together in festive Hawaiian-style attire to raise funds for Senior Village. The outstanding décor, along…
Features, May 2023
Unit Happenings – May 2023
Unit 4 Ladies and Lavender Connie Kotke, Deputy Unit Rep On April 20 women from SaddleBrooke One Unit 4 enjoyed a beautiful luncheon (on a beautiful day) at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm in Oracle. Farmer John greeted us as we gathered on the porch of the farm’s new gift shop. He led us…
Sports, May 2023
Here Come the Ranchettes
EJ Snearly On Monday morning, April 17, the SB Ranchette Putters arrived at MountainView to compete in the annual putting event and luncheon. The MVLadyPutters were invited up to the Ranch to putt last year. This year it was the MVLadyPutters’ turn to host the event at MountainView. This tradition is well-liked and well-attended. The…
Sports, May 2023
Here We Go Again—Bring a Friend
EJ Snearly I know I’ve used this theme, “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” before, but paraphrasing the lyrics to Randy Newman’s song remains appropriate. You’ve got a friend in me, When the fairway looks rough ahead, And you’re miles away from the green, Just remember what your golf buddy said, Gal, you’ve got a…
Generals, May 2023
SaddleBrooke TWO Volunteer Luncheon
The annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon was held on April 5 at the MountainView ballroom. Approximately 125 volunteers attended the luncheon. Each year the SaddleBrooke TWO Board of Directors sponsors the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon to say “thank you” for the many hours and years that the volunteers have so graciously donated. Six of the volunteers attending…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
American Legion Oratorical Contest
On to Nationals! It was a stellar performance by the American Legion Oro Valley Post 132-sponsored contestant, Caleb Rasor, who competed at the state level of the American Legion Oratorical Scholarship program. Caleb placed first among the best contestants in the state, where he competed against the top two from each of the three organizational…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Two Dynamic Women Are Addressing the Republican Club
Crystle Nehrmeyer is the superintendent of the Oracle School District, which has the motto, “Small Town Roots, Global Expectations.” She previously served as principal of the Oracle Elementary pre-K-8 schools that our taxes and donations support. In spite of having a large number of special needs students, Crystle has encouraged her teachers and students to…
Features, May 2023
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network Announcement SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) would like to introduce our newest board member, Lisa John. Lisa hails from Ridgecrest, Calif., and moved to SaddleBrooke in Spring 2021. Before relocating to sunny Arizona, Lisa was a kindergarten and first grade teacher for 30 years. She jokes that this is why her…
Sports, May 2023
RoadRunner Member-Guest Winners
Mark Miller The SaddleBrooke One RoadRunner Member-Guest was held April 13, 14 and 15. This three-day event is always extremely popular, showcasing our amazing golf courses, Pro Shop, and food and beverage facilities. This year we can add the fabulous Tucson weather, as every day was a bright sunshine bonus. A huge thank you to…