Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Sunday, July 26, join us in the Catalina Room at SaddleBrooke TWO (located in between the MountainView Golf shop and MountainView pools.) for SaddleBrooke Sacred Circle, at 4 p.m. Our service is held every fourth Sunday of the month. This is a meaningful and heart-centered experience, including prayer and meditation, a short inspirational…
Category: July 2026
July 2026, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – July 2026

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network—Millions for Tucson Raffle Lisa John Have you ever looked at a sleeping animal? Nothing is more heartwarming than a contented pet sleeping with a full belly, warm bed, and loving home. SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network is committed to helping as many animals as we can reach this state of nirvana. Whether…
July 2026, Sports
SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association Mid-Year Roundup
Corey Loyd New Board Members The 2026 new year brought changes to the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) Board of Directors (BoD) with two new members, Holly Bukes and Kurt Wallin, joining the Board. Holly stepped in immediately as Board Treasurer and as liaison to the Membership Committee and Picklr liaison, and the always upbeat Kurt…
July 2026, Clubs & Classes
CycleMasters Ladies Enjoy Riding in SaddleBrooke

Wanda Ross June 1 was a beautiful sunny day with temperatures in the 70s as eight CycleMasters ladies gathered at 7 a.m. for a morning ride within SaddleBrooke. There were wide streets with little traffic, beautifully landscaped yards, green bushes, flowering agaves, and more. So much beauty in this wonderful community. The scenic highlight of this…
July 2026, Features
2 Your Health: Healthy Relationships
Dr. Rose Bricker Communication is often a major concern for those who seek counseling. Whether it’s communication with partners/spouses, family members, friends or coworkers, the issues are basically the same. The questions that come up in sessions are: 1. “What can I say so that others will hear me?” 2. “How can I set boundaries…
July 2026, Features
Word of the Month: Pizookie
David Zapatka Reader Kim Park wrote, “Recently at the Chop, Block and Brew restaurant, my server offered a pizookie for dessert. This word is a portmanteau, the very word you wrote about in the April issue. It is ‘pizza’ and ‘cookie’ put together to form one word, pizookie. I learned it originated at BJ’s Chicago…
July 2026, Features
Ask Emma: Your Questions Answered by a Little White Dog with Big Opinions
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hello Saddlebrooke Progress friends. I’m Emma, your cheerful little white dog in SaddleBrooke. In this column, I share a dog’s-eye view on life by answering thoughtful questions with kindness, gentle humor, and a bit of tail-wagging wisdom. You can follow more of my adventures and photos…
July 2026, Clubs & Classes
“Goodtime Billy Peaches” Brings Front-Porch Storytelling
Thom Wells A new interview program invites remarkable guests to share the moments and memories of a lifetime—with the warmth of Will Rogers, Garrison Keillor, and Arthur Godfrey. There’s a new stop on the storytelling trail, and it begins the moment the afternoon train pulls into Elkthistle, Wyo., a town you won’t find on any…
July 2026, Features
A Hug from Home

Karen Rose Callan While visiting New York City with her partner, Phil Silensky, Jennifer Stephens stopped by the TODAY Show plaza with no expectations beyond enjoying the experience. As she waited among the small crowd, fellow University of Arizona supporters handed her a U of A sign to hold. When Savannah Guthrie appeared for the…
Generals, July 2026
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – July 2026

Little Readers Encouraged by SBCO and SaddleBrooke Ranch Woodworkers Nancy McCluskey-Moore For many years, first grade students at Ray Elementary School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books at the end of the school year. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store in their…
