The SaddleBrooke Sales Team * A model is currently under construction for the 3,118 square foot Sonrisa plan at The Preserve. This innovative layout with flexible spaces offers optimum comfort, convenience and function, perfect for experiencing the ultimate in luxury resort-style living. * The Robson Resort Communities celebrate winning the Grand Award at the thirty-first…
Category: July 2016
Front Page, July 2016
Lady Niners donate to local young golfers
Barbara Johnson Every year the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners send a donation to LPGA-USGA Girls Golf of Tucson. We hold our Invitational on even-numbered years, so we can increase this donation because we add in our profits from the event. At our General Meeting and Brunch on June 14, it was our pleasure to welcome some…
Features, July 2016
Demo Day 2 of cross training smorgasbord
Susan Dawson-Cook Vital Moves hosted a three-day, free class extravaganza at the HOA 1 Fitness Center June 15 through 17. Participating members were urged to step out of their comfortable exercise box to cross train with some different class formats. Nearly 300 members participated in the dozens of classes held over the course of the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club
Amber Lights peaceful demonstration Lynne Kumza One fine day this spring, 16 members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club gave of their time and love of dance to the grateful and enthusiastic community of Amber Lights Assisted Living and Retirement Home. We were cheerfully greeted by the staff, residents and visitors. As we danced, we…
Generals, July 2016
SaddleBrooke’s “I Don’t Want It” sale date set
The “I Don’t Want It” sale will be held on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot at the MountainView Country Club, 38759 S. MountainView Boulevard. For more information please call C.J. Burleson at 520-825-5256.
Generals, July 2016
Oracle School District
New preschool scholarships provide more opportunities for early childhood education Dennis Blauser Thanks to the Oracle Schools Foundation founded in 2015, the Oracle School District is now able to provide the opportunity for more children to attend preschool. Last year the Foundation raised over $15,000 with its first fundraiser, the Toast to Teachers Gala. As…
Features, July 2016
In Passing Submission Information…
The SaddleBrooke Progress accepts obituaries and photos for publication in the “In Passing” column of the SaddleBrooke Progress monthly. Please limit the obituary to 300 words or less and submit it and a photo (if you have one) by email to [email protected] or by mail to SaddleBrooke Progress 9532 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 or drop…
Features, July 2016
Spotlight in SaddleBrooke – Loretta Tom
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg The 10-inch deep gash in Loretta’s thigh is a constant reminder of the day she was hit by shrapnel as she and her family members were running from the Japanese Army. Loretta’s story could have been much more tragic – she could have lost her leg – but circumstances brought her…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Join us at SaddleBrooke’s Cold War symposium
Mark Schwartz Did you know that at least one SaddleBrooke resident flew the U-2 spy plane? We all lived through the Cold War, deeply felt its effects in so many ways – the short – and long-term impacts on what we thought and what we did. Like a constant elephant in the room, the Cold…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Small Slams Bridge Club
Barbara Starrett and Joyce Honorof Interested in improving your duplicate game? This is the club for you. After the game copies of the hands played are available for you to review along with your bidding which allows you to see what were the best bids and how you could play the hand to the maximum.…