Jay Clayton Wilson The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club celebrated the first day of summer. Debbie McGeehan and Joyce Wantuck put together a wonderful hot-day event they called the STC Ice Cream Social on the club’s spacious patio. These energetic ladies are the club’s fun-Olympians. Searching their calendars they find every possible occasion to celebrate and have…
SaddleBrooke to the rescue Leslie Rocco There’s never a shortage of Good Samaritans in SaddleBrooke! Margaret Walker found this sweetie hiding in her cactus. Afraid and hot, this kitty was saved from potential death. There are two parts to every rescue. First, the pet needs saved, vetted and fostered. Thanks to Margaret, Diana Steinke of…
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, July 15 and on Friday,…
Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing…
Phoebe Bax SaddleBrooke Indoor Cycling’s new name is SaddleBrooke EZ Riders! The winning name submitted by Phyllis Stensland received the most votes and she was awarded a new SaddleBrooke EZ Riders tee shirt. The total sales through June 21 for the tee shirt fundraiser were $659. This amount will be applied toward the purchase of…
On June 16, 2016 Mike Roddy was the guest speaker at SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club. Mike arrived at SaddleBrooke HOA 1 from Minnesota. Mike was a student at Iowa State. He is the Golf Course Superintendent of SaddleBrooke HOA 1. Mike is married with two children (girls). He has been here at SaddleBrooke for six…
Pat Cox A Flag Day and Flag Retirement ceremony was held at Catalina Mountain Elks Lodge on Tuesday, June 14, 2016. The Oro Valley American Legion Post 132 Color Guard opened the program by presenting the American Flag followed by Norm Beasley and Jim Cox leading the audience in singing the Star Spangled Banner. PER…
Sam Page Singing—why do we enjoy it so much? What is it about singing that lifts our spirits? Don’t we all love to sing, whether it’s in the shower, singing along with the radio in the car, with the iPod phones in our ears, the stereo or whatever? We love to sing! We’re making music…
Summer Sports Q: I love sports – especially baseball! Can you please tell me what sports offerings are available on Orbitel TV? A: Certainly! Orbitel has your front row ticket every game day! Orbitel members can follow the majority of Arizona Diamondbacks games on Fox Sports Arizona! The July 10 game against San Francisco is…
Shawne Cryderman Singer, world traveler, pickleball player – Bob has done it all and continues to beat the odds while battling multiple myeloma, a form of blood and bone cancer. Bob Long and Jim Haakenson recently participated in the Duel in the Desert International Pickleball Tournament at the Palm Creek Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona.…