JoAnne Gaudioso Summertime is perfect for many outdoor activities: going to the pool, attending neighborhood barbecues, surfing the waves, or hiking in the mountains, to name a few. But, with the bright and balmy weather also comes the challenge of staying comfortable and cool when the heat gets to be too much. Fortunately, there are…
Category: August 2021
Generals, August 2021
How to Become a Master Gardener
Laurie Foster The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension trains gardening enthusiasts of Pinal County as Master Gardener volunteers who help their fellow citizens grow better gardens and more sustainable landscapes. Class Dates: Oct. 6, 2021 to Feb. 16, 2022, Wednesdays from 9 a.m. until noon Tuition: $150 per individual and $225 per couple, which includes books and…
Sports, August 2021
Lady Niners News
Wanda Ross It’s summer, and we Lady Niners are golfing every week. If you’d like to be golfing more, this is the perfect time to join the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners because membership fees are greatly reduced. But, the best reason for joining this group is because we are so fun. We follow the rules and etiquette…
Generals, August 2021
Health Fair 2021 Notice
Phyllis Ketring, Publicity Coordinator The 2021 Health Fair is on track for Saturday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon. There will be exhibitors and screeners at both the SaddleBrooke One and MountainView Clubhouses. Free shuttles will transport people between clubhouses. As in the past, fairgoers park at the MountainView parking lot and use the shuttle to…
Features, August 2021
Christmas in August Celebration at Madaras Gallery
Nina Berghausen Escape the heat and step into a winter wonderland. Visit the Madaras Gallery to see our 12-foot Christmas tree and new Madaras holiday cards, calendars, and ornaments, as well as unique holiday décor hand-selected by Diana Madaras. Call 520-615-3001 for more information, or visit us at 3035 N. Swan. We are open seven days…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
The British Club: Lunch at the Persian Room
Twink Gates-Zimdar It was July 14, and the thermometer read 80 degrees Fahrenheit, after a three-day storm came through Tucson. Previously, the temperature was over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Twelve members of the British Club ventured forth and gathered together, enjoying a delicious luncheon at the tastefully decorated Persian Room right here in Tucson on Thornydale. Everyone…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
A Place for Writers
Stuart Watkins Arizona has a number of writing groups to join, whether you are a poet, songwriter, author, screenwriter, playwright, or a science fiction writer. Since we live in SaddleBrooke, let’s take a look at the SaddleBrooke Writer’s Group. They meet monthly and sometimes in between. Patricia Freemont Smith is president, and her contact information…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
You Too Can Help Our Less Fortunate Veterans
Ed Davis If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion veterans service organization. “The American Legion Oro Valley Post 132 has been a steadfast ray of hope to our local, less fortunate veterans for years,”…
August 2021
Seeds of an Agricultural Legacy
Marilyn Kline, Pinal County Master Gardener Your SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to attend an online program presented by Jesús García, director of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project on Thursday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. Join us for Tasting History: The Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project and Mission Garden.…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Brungardt Wins Best of Show in Art Contest
LaVerne Kyriss In a blind judging, Karen Brungardt’s painting, Only shadows remember days of glory, won best of show in the advanced/intermediate category in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s One Image, No Limits contest. Judge and art instructor Laurie Brussells noted, “Good job, beautifully done, especially for watercolor. Composition is good and I like the…