The Mars (MPMGA) vs. Venus (MPWGA) Tournament was a huge success with the Venus Team winning by a score of 376 to 308. The first day of golf was played on Tuesday, May 3 at The Preserve where Cookie Kaplan scored a hole-in-one on No. 11. Golf on the second day, Thursday, May 5 was…
Category: July 2016
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Jewish Friendship Group news
Marilyn Anthony On June 15 the Jewish Friendship Group held its annual Father’s Day BBQ at HOA 1 with our traditional ribs and chicken with coleslaw and beans, finishing with ice cream sundaes. As usual, before, during and after dinner there was plenty of conversation making for another wonderful evening for all. Happy Hour returns…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Women On Our Own
Zita McCoig Are you interested in finding other single women to join you in activities that you love to do or would like to try? Women On Our Own (WOOO) is a single women’s club for those who are not in a committed relationship. We provide support and friendships through get-togethers, such as a monthly…
Sports, July 2016
Mike Taken hits the jackpot
Bob Edelblut The eighth hole of the MountainView Golf Course has once again yielded another hole-in-one. On May 13, Mike Taken and his playing partners Tom Creager, Ralph Leonard and Bill Hooks were enjoying yet another pleasant day of golf in SaddleBrooke, and it is probably safe to say a hole-in-one was not flashing on…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
What’s new at SaddleBrooke Computer Club?
Richard Beaty Remodeling project shuts down summer classes? Not quite. The HOA2 Arts and Crafts Center is in the middle of a major remodeling project. This will result in enhanced facilities for the fall, but for now it’s shut down the computer club classroom, along with other clubs’ facilities within this complex. While this means…
Generals, July 2016
American Legion Golf Tournament to benefit veterans in need
Ken Robinson American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 will sponsor a charity golf tournament Saturday, August 27, 2016. One hundred percent of the proceeds will be used for the benefit of local veterans in need and the families of the deployed soldiers of the Post’s adopted locally based Arizona National Guard Unit. The tournament will…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
Deadline near for Windy City party at Westward Look
Karen Schickedanz If you’ve been thinking you’d like to go the SaddleBrooke Windy City Club’s summer social at the Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort and Spa, you only have a few days left to make the reservation deadline of July 19. The party, to be held on Friday, July 29 will feature Happy Hour prices…
July 2016
The beat goes on in summer line dance lessons with Rebecca
Mark Magdanz Yep, it’s hot outside, so move some of your mid-day activities onto the A/C supplied dance facilities we have in our communities. There’s a lot of fun, exercise and camaraderie to be had during this hot weather. Sign-ups for Level 1/Beginner, Level 2/Easy Intermediate and Level 3/Intermediate Line Dance classes for the summer…
Features, July 2016
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors helping Neighbors
A dream, a vision, a reality Sandy Morse When two SaddleBrooke gentlemen got together several months ago and shared a couple of beers, the discussion turned toward the many needs that SaddleBrooke residents were now starting to face. Illness, surgery, disability, inability to drive and dealing with the death of a spouse were just some…
Clubs & Classes, July 2016
European Travel Club tours Croatia and Slovenia
Brian Mundy Lake Bled shone brightly in glorious spring sunshine as 26 savvy travelers (20 from SaddleBrooke) experienced the beauty and history in a fun-filled 13-day tour through Slovenia and Croatia hosted by Brian and Cheryl Mundy. We began with a three night stay in two converted farmhouses close to the lake and a delicious…