Category: October 2015

This I’ve learned…

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg So, what about the high school reunion? Or, should I emphasize, the high school reunion – the 50th. Growing up I heard people say, “Time goes by so quickly. You will understand this when you get older.” But really, these words are lost on a child. Nevertheless, as an adult, I…

Donations needed for homeless women

Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The clothing should…

Welcome to SaddleBrookeVillage

Gary Hammond SaddleBrookeVillage is an umbrella organization and incubator where ideas are developed and implemented to provide SaddleBrooke residents with access to non-medical services. These services will be provided by volunteers and/or private contractors. The goal is to help residents stay in their homes as long as possible. SaddleBrookeVillage will work closely with established community…

Help wanted to count votes

Bill Lewin Election Committee will count and tabulate homeowners’ votes for the HOA 2 Board Vice President on December 11 at 9:30 a.m. in MountainView Ballroom west. We are calling for people to participate in counting and tabulating votes. If you are interested in helping please contact Sandee Lewin at phone 818-3158; email [email protected]. Votes…

Mark your calendars for annual Health Fair October 17

When you need a rest from the activities at the fair, stop for a free mini-massage.

Phyllis Ketring The annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair is the largest exhibition of health-related services in our community. It offers residents a convenient venue for many routine medical tasks such as immunizations and screenings. The fair will be held at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse on Saturday, October 17, 9:00 a.m. to noon. Parking will be available…

Your Mata Ortiz Pottery

Oralia Lopez at Silver City Festival of Clay

John Bezy Many SaddleBrooke residents have purchased the beautiful handmade pottery from Mata Ortiz, Chihuahua, Mexico. It is not commonly known, however, that these wonderful works of art are inspired by ancient Casas Grandes ceramics made by potters from the pre-Columbian city of Paquimé. One of the most important archaeological sites in northern Mexico and…

SBHOA #1 Men’s 9 Hole golf league news

Dick Cook Attention SaddleBrooke HOA 1 and 2 men! 1. Did you used to play golf and haven’t played for a while? 2. Do you occasionally play golf with your wife and would like to play more? 3. Do you now play with the SaddleBrooke Men’s 18 Hole League and feel perhaps 18 holes is…