Herb Kranze The second annual Jeff Shields/Charles Schwab Senior Men’s Putting Tournament, hosted by the SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters group (SBMP), was held on Friday, September 9. Lead sponsorships, hole sponsorships, raffle ticket sales, advertising and entry fees fueled the contributions to local organizations and charities from this non-profit event. The event netted $3000 which was…
Category: October 2016
Sports, October 2016
SaddleBrooke Pickleball offers introductory lessons for beginners
Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend an introductory lesson on Friday, October 21 or Thursday, October 27 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m. on courts 7 and 9 at The Preserve. Participants will be asked to arrive 10 minutes before the lesson begins to complete necessary paperwork. The cost is $10 – either a check…
Sports, October 2016
Swimmers participate in the Arizona Masters State Long Course swim meet
Allison Lehman The weekend of August 6 and 7, 2016, five SaddleBrooke Swim Team members participated in the Arizona Masters State Long Course swim meet at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Both days proved to be a challenging meet for all five swimmers. Each spent time preparing and training on his/her own. This included…
Sports, October 2016
All play and no work at Softball’s Labor Day tournament
Jonathan Green Three great softball games were played on a perfect and sunny Labor Day at the SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) annual tournament, but the surprising star of the day was the amazing size of the crowd. Hundreds packed the SaddleBrooke Stadium for the games, the show, the food and drinks and the neighborhood…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
PEO luncheon and style show
Laura Shoffner Fashion, fun and food — all on Friday, February 24! On that date at the SaddleBrooke MountainView Ballroom, Chapter EP of the P.E.O. Sisterhood will welcome guests to its annual style show and luncheon, benefitting the cause of education for women. Soft Surroundings, located in the La Encantada shopping center, will bedazzle the…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
The Gardeners Exchange
The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes John Durham, native plant rescue team member for Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society, to speak on Wednesday, October 26 at 1:00 p.m. at La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. John is a board member of the Tucson Cactus and Succulent Society and both John and his wife Susan…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Daughters of the American Revolution
Danna C. Koelling Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a lineage society devoted to patriotism, education and historic preservation. Are you a descendant of a patriot? Patriots may have military, civil or patriotic service or be a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Members of DAR have proven they are direct descendants of a…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Line Dance Lessons with Rebecca
Dr. Mark Magdanz Just over three years ago I had open heart surgery—wildly successful. That recovery, what a bore! How fast the steps recede deep into a fog. Every dance I knew in June is a blur. Having fun with friends, exercising, listening to music – that is what line dance is truly about and…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Stroke/Neuro Support Group
Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next two lunches will be on Friday, October 21 and Friday, November 18 at…
Clubs & Classes, October 2016
Tabitha Yim: Inspiration for success
Dick Kroese SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club was honored and privileged to have Tabitha Yim, head gymnastics coach of the University of Arizona. Tabitha came to the University in May of 2015 after serving as an assistant coach at Stanford. She has competed at the highest levels of the sport and established herself as one of…