Category: July 2024

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – July 2024

Happy Tail: Finelly Romayne Trudo Frequently, kitties select their new human companions rather than the humans selecting the kitty. This was the case with Maria and Bruce Byers. In late May, they contacted SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network for recommendations on where to adopt a rescue kitty. They were directed to the network’s website sbpetrescue.org, which…

Why Is This Woman Looking in SaddleBrooke Residents’ Closets?

Susan Sterling Community Circle Players (CCP) costume designer Susan Schweitzer is always on the hunt for unique clothing and vintage accessories. Over the past five years, she has collected hats, gloves, tuxedos, uniforms, skirts, and more, enough to fill several shelves in CCP’s storage area. Susan has costumed an Arab sheik, an ambassador, a personality-challenged…

July at the Golden Goose

Celebrate your independence at the Goose in July! Independence from retail pricing, independence from ordinary, independence from disappointment in your shopping experience! Our friendly volunteers are here to meet, greet, and help you in every way possible! Every day is a new adventure in shopping at the Goose! You never know exactly what you might…

Dependent on Independence

Chris Grey Independence Day, July 4, is many things to many people: burgers and brats on the grill, icy lemonade and beer, a dip in a pool, family events, and fireworks after dark. Those are just a few of what have become standards by which we remember the day. At the Golden Goose Thrift Shop…

SaddleBrooke Dog Park Provides Tips to Beat the Heat

Anne Quinn-Diment As the scorching Arizona sun climbs higher in the sky, finding ways to keep our furry friends cool becomes a top priority. For dog owners in SaddleBrooke, where temperatures can soar during the summer months, the challenge is even greater. However, fear not! With some smart strategies and a little creativity, you and…

Is It Time to Ask for Help?

The next Health Night Out will be on Monday, July 22, at 7 p.m. in the DesertView Theatre. The speaker will be Andrew McIntyre of Oro Valley Hospital Behavioral Health. The Tortolita and Catalina Mountains gently embrace a facility unknown to many people in this area. It is the behavioral program at Oro Valley Hospital.…

SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings’ Busy Summer

Dawn A. Walker It’s music as usual for the SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) this summer. Weekly rehearsals continue in preparation for two upcoming performances, even with the departure of winter members. The ensemble welcomes summer participants on break from other ensembles or schools. On July 21 the group is collaborating with the Tucson New…

The New SaddleBrooke Gardening Club

Mary Jane Wilson A little planning goes a long way! Many SaddleBrooke gardeners are now reaping the rewards from planning their summer garden. Have you been longing for freshly picked tomatoes or bright, summer color in your garden? Wouldn’t it be helpful to know someone with a garden who could help you? The new SaddleBrooke…

Health Fair 2024: The 25th Anniversary

Ron Andrea The 2024 Health Fair is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 19, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView clubhouse. This year’s Health Fair is special, as it marks the silver anniversary (25 years) of Health Fairs in SaddleBrooke. In 1997 Ed Robson recommended to the SaddleBrooke One Board that a Health and Wellness…