The SaddleBrooke CycleMasters, in partnership with Robson Publishing (publisher of the monthly SaddleBrooke Progress), has volunteered to deliver the Progress to all the homes in SaddleBrooke. The community has been divided into 41 routes, mainly around units. So, during the summer months when the snowbirds have left town and many of us take trips to explore…
Category: August 2019
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
CycleMasters bike the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany
Twenty-two SaddleBrooke CycleMasters spent 15 wonderful days on the Angeline barge for an unforgettable bike and barge trip through several countries’ waterways. Club member Gloria Belanger of Bon Voyage Travel did an outstanding job of arranging the trip through Bike & Barge Holland Tours. And for that, we can’t thank her enough. She provided bikes…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Friday Quilters’ spotlight: CA Small
Varda Main Meet Carol Ann Small, also known as “CA.” CA’s a member of SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters and came from the architectural/engineering drafting world where everything’s precise, and straight lines are king. When she retired, she didn’t want to draw straight lines or use precise measurements any more. Although CA has been sewing since the…
Generals, August 2019
Gardeners Exchange
Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange, in conjunction with SaddleBrooke and the SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners, invites you to attend “The Sting of the Wild: stinging insects are beautiful (and mostly our friends)” program, presented by Dr. Justin Schmidt, UA entomologist and world expert on stinging insects. Be sure to bring cash to purchase his book,…
Generals, August 2019
Medicare and Me: Tips to maximize your healthcare experience
Leah Sugar Kari, Certified Medical Representative Finally, your long-awaited doctor’s appointment is days away. Your time is precious, so to make the most of it, you’ve jotted notes or questions to ask on bits of paper. At the doctor, you might have those notes with you but may not recall all that the doctor said…
Generals, August 2019
Oracle School District
Gala fundraiser auction to feature fixed-price events Maria Menconi and Ann Vernon Have you gone to an auction, gotten caught up in a bidding war and ending up paying more than you wanted to? Or have you really wanted something but gotten outbid? There is a solution: fixed-price events! And at the Oracle Schools Champions…
Generals, August 2019
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – Neighbors helping Neighbors
Saving lives with lockboxes and 911 Stephanie Thomas We’ve heard horror stories about traumatic situations brought on by medical emergencies at home. The crisis may involve a person who lives alone and is on the floor, unable to move, or perhaps a person struggling to breathe whose spouse is frantically trying to help. These life…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Green Valley welcomes SaddleBrooke Silver Belles
The SaddleBrooke SilverBelles performed at the La Posada in Green Valley and found themselves dancing for some old friends – seven former SaddleBrooke residents, who were part of the 70-person audience enjoying the show. The lead off number, “Tan Shoes and Pink Shoelaces,” featured our emcee and singer, Sam Page, who really got the crowd…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
In their own words – photographing Tucson’s historic murals
Robert Koblewski As a photographer, I’m always looking for my next photo project. Early this year, I was photographing a number of great horned owl nests here at SaddleBrooke and the surrounding area before traveling to Mesa to photograph the great wild horses of the Salt River. My current project for the last few weeks…
Features, August 2019
This I Have Learned…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Why would you want to do anything but rescue a pet? (Paul Shaffer, multi-instrumentalist) It seems that every other household in SaddleBrooke has a beloved pet. This might be an underestimation, as the only way to really know how many pet owners live here is to audit everyone’s homes! But, one thing…