Category: September 2021

Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter of MOAA

G. William Myers (Lt., CEC, USN Former) The Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) is ending its summer hiatus and will resume monthly meetings on Oct. 16 at 11:30am in the east dining room of the Bistro Restaurant, located at the MountainView Clubhouse in SaddleBrooke. The east dining room entrance…

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David Taylor SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch homes are exquisitely designed, providing a lavish, resort-lifestyle environment to enjoy living. Why not further enhance your abode with a one-of-a-kind, high quality, exquisitely designed rug from Karimi Rugs, Tucson’s premier rug provider? Choose from a large selection of handwoven Persian tapestries that will enhance and beautify your home.…

Celebration of Watercolor

Karen Brungardt It is time again for the Celebration of Watercolor art show, where several SaddleBrooke watercolor artists will showcase their original works! This one-day event is on Saturday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the west end of the MountainView Country Club Ballroom in SaddleBrooke. The show is open to everyone…

SBWGA-18’s Singing In The Rain

Venetia Hobson Lewis What do you do when it’s raining? Unless there’s something else pressing, do you read? Do you watch TV? Or perhaps, do you practice your musical instrument and maybe sing a few old songs? Members of the SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Association-18 (SBWGA-18) recently had two opportunities to warm up their vocal cords.…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings

Save the Date for 2021 SBCO Home Tour Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 2021 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) home tour, which will focus on remodeled homes, will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13. The 2018 and 2019 tours were so well received (the 2020 tour was cancelled due to the pandemic), the events committee decided to host…

Self-Preservation

Dottie Adams By definition, self-preservation is a natural or instinctive tendency to act so as to preserve one’s own existence. What better way to do so than surrounding one’s self with friends, dancing, and great food! That is just what the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) did at their Preserve Fond Memories Dance and luncheon on July…

September at the Golden Goose

Ann Coziahr Settle into September with creature comforts from the Goose! Curl up with a cozy throw and a N.Y. Times bestseller, or dream the day away with your favorite CD or DVD. Start that scrapbooking, crafting, or DIY project you put off all summer. Pot some fall plants, try some new fall recipes, and update…

Paper Crafters August Fun Shop

Carolyn McLean The SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters had another fun August afternoon learning a new technique called bridge card. Our president, Marian Stoleson, hosted the afternoon, attended by 11 of our members. What’s a Fun Shop? It’s a dedicated workshop, usually held once a month, apart from our monthly meetings, to explore new and unusual techniques with…

Master Gardener

Back to the Garden: Rain and Shine Sheilah Britton, Pinal County Master Gardener The summer of 2021 has been a marvelous time for gardening in our SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch communities. Tomatoes, squash, potatoes, lettuce, herbs, and flowers were abundant before the rains of July, and cooler temperatures have allowed us to enjoy our homegrown delights…

It Takes a Village

The Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) reaches across borders to ensure that homeless pets are given a second chance to thrive and live in loving forever homes. In support of that mission, HSSA has worked successfully with its partners in Arizona and Mexico. More recently, HSSA, in collaboration with Tucson Rescue Now, the Arizona…