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…
Category: August 2019
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Photography Club members tour Mirror Lab at U of A
On July 15, the SaddleBrooke Photography Club took a field trip to the University of Arizona Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab. This was a fascinating tour and perfect “cool” activity for a hot summer afternoon in Tucson. The lab is located under the east side of the U of A football stadium in a cavernous,…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
GLAAS special event – everyone is invited
Bonnie Buntain Gays, Lesbians and Allies at SaddleBrooke (GLAAS) uses the power of community and camaraderie to celebrate the lives of gays, lesbians and allies at SaddleBrooke. Members and guests are invited to join us in the not-to-be-missed upcoming special event! Dr. Bobbi Lancaster will join us on Sept. 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the…
August 2019
MountainView Preserve Couples Golf for September
Dan Hoshino The MountainView-Preserve Couples Golf September tournament will be on Saturday, Sept. 14, at the MountainView Golf Course. The tournament will begin at 7:30 a.m. with a shotgun start, and the format will be a four-person, modified scramble. Couples may pick their foursome. Tournament results will be announced at the Mesquite Grill. Players must…
Generals, August 2019
Unit Happenings
Unit 15 – Nani Loa Kupuna Hula Halau Rita Fletcher These lovely SaddleBrooke ladies danced to beautiful Hawaiian music while Unit 15 had the pleasure of being up close to see the graceful hand movements to the words. We were entertained for over half an hour. The experience gave over 30 residents in attendance a…
August 2019
I Don’t Want It sale sign-up
SaddleBrooke’s I Don’t Want It sale will be held on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. in the parking lot of the MountainView Country Club, 38759 South MountainView Blvd. Please bring your homeowner’s card. Tables are $25 for one and $15 for an additional table (limit two tables per space). We accept cash…
Generals, August 2019
Eco-Friendly Ways to Keep Your Home Cool
(Family Features)When it’s hot outside, heat can seep into your home and make it unbearable. However, there are sustainable, eco-friendly solutions to maximize comfort and cooling when the thermometer creeps upward without racking up an outrageous electric bill or large carbon footprint. While some options for keeping your home cool involve an upfront investment, over…
Sports, August 2019
HOA2 golf committee presentation September 4
Al Bolty The SaddleBrooke TWO golf committee is sponsoring an informational presentation on Sept. 4 at 2:00 p.m. Golf Pro Matt Hudson and Golf Course Superintendent Paul Hallock will talk about the golf program and the golf course conditions for the SaddleBrooke TWO community. All golfers and non-golf residents are welcome to attend. It’s been…
Clubs & Classes, August 2019
Vital Moves Fitness Program continues to enhance lives
Pat Smith For more than 22 years, the Vital Moves fitness program has supported, enhanced and encouraged the residents of SaddleBrooke in the health and wellness arena. Janis Bottai, the owner and driving force behind Vital Moves, has devoted her career to helping others improve their quality of life. Janis believes that “conditioning is a…
Sports, August 2019
SaddleBrooke aces
On the 8th hole of the Tucson Golf Course in SaddleBrooke, Tommy Young had a hole-in-one! The shot was witnessed by Steve Schmidt, Fred Rastegari and John Young, Tom’s father. It was a beautiful shot, with a high, soft fade that landed right next to the cup and dropped in. The whole foursome is very…