Category: October 2015

Tim Benjamin records first hole in one

Tim Benjamin makes a hole-in-one!

Bob Edelblut On Monday, August 31 Tim Benjamin scored the first hole-in-one of his career on the eleventh hole at the Preserve Golf Club. As we all know this hole is intimidating from start to finish. So Tim, recording your first on this hole has to be an extra special accomplishment. Congratulations once again! Tim…

Give us a whirl!

Left to right: Don Williams, Ray Morris, Greg Nelson and Sam Sollenberger and the nameless dancing dolls square dancing to Oh You Beautiful Doll.

No rhythm? No balance? No partner? No time during the day for anything more? No problem! Come casually dressed Sunday evening October 11 at 7:00 p.m. for some more fun! The MountainView Ballroom is the setting for a social exercise of body, mind and spirit as you laugh and learn in a group of eight…

More free eBooks for residents

Susan Ayers A recent article outlined the digital offerings of the Pinal County Library system. We are fortunate to have access to the Pima County Library system as well. They have a similar range of offerings (full range of eBooks, magazines, media, databases, etc.) but the process to access them is slightly different. Since it’s…

Choosing joy

Terry Barringer The Woman’s Ministry of Community Church At SaddleBrooke is excited to present a five-week video study by renowned author Kay Warren, co-founder of Saddleback Church in southern California. Kay Warren has a passion for inspiring and motivating others to make a difference in their lives. This passion inspired her to write her newest…

LAGOS mystery solved for SaddleBrooke Lady golfers

1st place 2015 – Debbie Thompson, Karen Wendlandt, Connie Miller and Sandra Murray

Barbara Johnson Every year the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners and the SBWGA-18 ladies combine for a fun day of golf and lunch. This event is called LAGOS and every year there are many questions about what LAGOS stands for and how it came to be. After much research, I discovered that the two groups got together…

Suzanne likes it!

Suzanne Reagan

Jim Ryan You are invited to join Suzanne Reagan and the other dedicated SaddleBrooke Indoor Cyclists. Suzanne and her husband Ron have taken part in the volunteer led indoor cycling sessions for the past three years. It provides them an opportunity to exercise together and meet others who are interested in a good cardio workout.…

Calling all DGs!

Were you a Delta Gamma during college? Besides an active DG alumnae group in metropolitan Tucson, our sorority has its very own social group right here in SaddleBrooke—and we would like to meet you! Please join us at noon on Wednesday, November 4 at the Preserve. This invitation is for all Delta Gammas in SaddleBrooke,…

Senior Softball stars shine on Labor Day

The crowd watches as this catcher makes the out at the plate; photo by Paul Jarzembinski.

Jonathan Green Sixty plus players and dozens of volunteers entertained hundreds of SaddleBrooke neighbors with three hard fought SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) games at the annual Labor Day tournament at the softball stadium Monday, September 7. It was a labor of love for all at SSSA to serve you. Food was served, too! Thanks…

Dr. Boyd Bosma presents “Refugees and Immigrants—A Political Hot Potato” to FreeThinkers November 22

Madeline and Dr. Boyd Bosma

Fran Berman Daily we hear heart-breaking stories of refugees and migrants leaving their homelands. The United Nations has helped refugees from 50 countries and speaking 45 languages settle in Tucson. Dr. Boyd and Madeline Bosma will present a program about one of these refugee communities, the Bhutanese citizens of Nepali descent. More than 135,000 of…