Marianne Pinello SaddleBrooke Texas Hold ‘em tournament winners from March 3 through May 19 are as follows: 1st place Kathy O’Connell, 2nd place Jack Porteus, 3rd place (tie) Marianne Pinello, Terry Douglas, and Alan Stein. Please join us on Monday evenings at 5:55 p.m. at MountainView in the Sonoran Room.
Category: June 2025
June 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Masters Make Waves at 2025 Arizona LMSC LCM State Championship
The 2025 Arizona LMSC Long Course Meet State Championship, hosted by SaddleBrooke Swim Club on May 17–18 at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center, saw our swim team dive into the spotlight, showcasing grit, heart, and a splash of fun! Representing SaddleBrooke Masters, this powerhouse squad turned heads with standout performances across age groups, proving that…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Rotarians Help Triangle YMCA Ramp Up for Ranch Camp
Christianne Dettmann The sun rose balmy and bright over the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp on April 12 as SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotarians, along with members from other local clubs, rolled in to help prepare the grounds for the upcoming summer season. Led by the Camp’s Executive Operations Director Wes Long and his team, this year’s annual…
June 2025, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club Graduates
Mary Klootwyk Graduating from a square dance class is a very special occasion for a new dancer and signifies successful completion of a series of square dance lessons that are necessary prior to entering the activity as a qualified square dancer. It is an achievement, it is a reward, it represents a degree of accomplishment,…
June 2025, Sports
Verde Sputters May Putting Results
Connie Kotke, Co-President Consider becoming a playing or social member of the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and mountain vistas of our beautiful desert setting. In addition to working on your aim, you’ll enjoy luncheons, tournaments,…
June 2025, Features
South American Trip
Joan Elder I recently visited Chile, Brazil, Argentina, and Iguazu Falls. The trip started in Santiago, Chile. Upon arrival, we checked into our hotel and walked around the local area. The following day we had a guided tour to visit the highlights of this lovely city. The next day we took a bus tour to…
June 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Senior Softball Action!
Fred Mitchell Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is May 25 and Progress deadline time. Here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of SB softball. Tournament Action—May 26 (Memorial Day) Yep, softball aficionados, the SSSA Memorial Day Tournament will be in the books two weeks when this paper hits your…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Astronomy Clubs Host Copper Corridor Star Party
Ben Eisenstein Many residents of San Manuel turned their eyes to the night sky on April 23 as the San Manuel Community Center hosted a Star Party, organized by the SaddleBrooke Skygazers and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Astronomy Club. As part of a joint outreach effort, the two astronomy clubs brought telescopes, star charts, and plenty…
Generals, June 2025
Recognizing the Dedicated Board of Directors of Senior Village at SaddleBrooke
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit powered by volunteers, proudly recognizes the outstanding leadership of its board of directors. These dedicated individuals play a vital role in ensuring the smooth governance and continued success of services that support residents in aging in place. We extend our sincere appreciation to all board members: Chair Carol…
Clubs & Classes, June 2025
Hustle: The Music That Got Us Dancing Again
Mark Albrecht If you remember swing dancing to early rock & roll, then the electric rock that followed may have seemed like less serious dance material. Dancing had become just shakin’ and boppin’ in place. It wasn’t until the mid-‘70s that a hot, new genre of music called disco got us all dancing again with…