Tracy Reingruber The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) held its annual Independence Day Social on July 4. The event combined mid-morning mixed doubles matches, a barbecue that included grilled hot dogs and bratwursts, potluck side dishes and desserts prepared by club members, and patriotic music organized and played by Mike Dunbar. Approximately 100 STC members and…
SaddleBrooke will be treated to an evening of information and fun when Barbara McClure, executive director of IMPACT of Southern Arizona, speaks at Health Night Out on Monday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre. You will learn about the work of IMPACT, our local nonprofit in Catalina. Over the past 12 months,…
Barbara Barr Have you ever wondered who answers when you call Senior Village at 520-314-1042? It’s EVE! EVE is an acronym for a computer program known as Easy Village Express. After you leave your name and request with EVE, the Dispatch team moves into action. Dispatch makes sure your request gets to the correct Senior Village…
Janet Fabio Expand your usual reading boundaries with these enticing selections from your SaddleBrooke Community Libraries: Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421 is a gripping novel by Phoenix author and former flight attendant T.J. Newman. Her first novel, Falling, is another edge-of-your-seat thriller that’s going to be a movie. Don’t read these two books if you…
Music Matinee August 21 SaddleBrooke is in for an August treat when Senior Village hosts a Music Matinee that features two favorite performers. Join the group in the Sonoran Room, MountainView, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. JoAnn Wilbour will be at the piano playing old standards, a few Beatles songs, a touch of country, and…
Melanie Einbund Every month, residents of SaddleBrooke receive the Saddlebag Notes in their mailbox tubes. Is it magic? No! There is a support team of about 120 volunteers. These volunteers comprise the Saddlebag Notes delivery team. They are behind every delivery! This team is new to Senior Village, just six to eight months old. How does it…
Twink Gates, British Club Publicity On July 19, 19 members of the British Club enjoyed an evening at the Flavor of India restaurant here in Rancho Vistoso, Tucson. Choosing a la carte from a super menu of delicious Indian cuisine, the Brits enjoyed the camaraderie of members and friends. A fun time was had by…
Join us in forming our brand-new SaddleBrooke Lions Club by becoming a charter member. Participate with us in serving our community as Lions by becoming a charter member of the newest Lions Club in Arizona. Email us at saddlebrookelionsclub@gmail.com or visit our SaddleBrooke Lions Club Facebook page facebook.com/profile.php?id=100094183383708 for more information.
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and Men’s Niners joined together for a Niners Unite Tournament, which was held on July 18. It was a nice summer morning, mostly cloudy and cooler than many recent days. The group of 48 golfers played in a scramble format on the Tucson course. Men played from the yellow tees,…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore If you have donated items to the Golden Goose Thrift Shop in Catalina, bought something from its ever-changing inventory, or worked at the shop as one of its “gosling” volunteers, then you have helped make a difference in the lives of many local residents. The beloved Goose helps fund two community-based nonprofits: SaddleBrooke…