Seth Basker On May 11 five hikers undertook the climb from the top of the Madera Canyon road to Josephine Saddle, a climb of over 1,600 feet at a relatively high altitude of 5,450 feet. Seth Basker led the group up Old Baldy Trail to the saddle where they rested before descending the Super Trail.…
Tami Peterson The Variety Show, which was held on March 21 and 22 on the DesertView stage, featured songs from The Great American Songbook. It showcased the many talents of our SaddleBrooke residents. The SilverBelles wowed the crowd with their performance of “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” After several months of rehearsals, costume selections, and fine-tuning, the…
Cindy Holm According to Cyclemasters President Kurt McMillen, “The most meaningful and charitable cause of approximately 200 members of Cyclemasters is the purchase, assembly, and donation of bicycles to children.” This May, 15 bikes were donated to qualifying students at Mammoth-San Manuel School (grades K-7, one bike per grade level) and Mountain Vista School in…
Susan Weston On May 17 SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters participated in an international event. On the same day all around the world, thousands of bike riders honor their fellow riders who have been killed in auto accidents. An additional purpose of the ride was to remind car drivers, police, and city officials that bicycles share the road with…
Congressman Juan Ciscomani will be our guest speaker on Saturday, July 1, in the SaddleBrooke TWO ballroom as we begin our Independence Day weekend celebration. He will share with SaddleBrooke his experiences in his first six months serving as our Congressman in the United States Congress. Our Congressman Hit the Ground Running. Because we are…
Dr. Eugene R. Seeloff Dr. Eugene R. Seeloff, a 28-year resident of SaddleBrooke, passed away on April 30, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife Sue; brothers Phil and James; sister Barbara; sons Keith, David, and Bruce; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Gene was a veteran of the Air Force and was an avid…
Ellen Avenoso On May 16, 120 ladies from SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and MountainView/Preserve Golf Associations joined together to play in the annual SaddleBrooke Classic. This tournament, made up of four-person teams, took place at SaddleBrooke. Following the tournament, a lunch was served in the Vista dining room where winners were announced and prizes were awarded.…
Ruth Caldwell Eight SaddleBrooke Hiking Club members headed up to Mount Lemmon on May 3 to seek the crisp, clear air. What came as a big surprise to most hikers was the number of downed trees across the trail on the Marshall Gulch/Aspen Loop. The heavy snowfall this past winter, coupled with the 2020 damage…
The Verde Sputters celebrated the 31st anniversary of its inception, founded by Marj Cantrell. This annual event is played in her honor. On May 1, there were 47 players consisting of members and their guests. It was a fun day for everyone. Even the weather cooperated. Elaine Ackerman and Sheelagh Simpson greeted everyone with a…
May 15 Senior Village Performance Georgie Hourigan, Secretary, Sonoran Singers What a wonderful opportunity to perform for SaddleBrooke friends and family at the MountainView ballroom. Sonoran Singers followed an amazing trombone quartet named the Four Decades. Their leader is Mark Lamers, and the others are Dennis Page, Tom Herrera, and Karl Fettenauer. It was an…