Larry Stillman Plans for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Israel in October 2018 have been finalized and will be announced on Monday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the MountainView West Ballroom. This nine-day adventure is being organized by Tucson’s Weintraub Israel Center, in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke Israel Friendship Group (SIFC). This will be the…
Category: October 2017
Features, October 2017
Music on the road
Shirley O’Brien It is not too early to begin thinking about the famous SaddleBrooke Christmas party scene. Everyone knows that live music moves a party up to the next level and we are willing to help you do just that! We are Music On The Road, Jim and Shirley O’Brien, SaddleBrooke residents, and we sing…
Generals, October 2017
STC to host Skin Cancer Institute Fundraiser – UA Wildcat Tennis Teams to visit
TJ Duffy Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 18, 2017. The SaddleBrooke Tennis Club plays host to a multifaceted fundraising event for the Skin Cancer Institute (SCI) which unites The University of Arizona Cancer Center’s many skin cancer prevention endeavors, bringing together innovative research, clinical care, education and community outreach. Denise Spartonos, Community Outreach Coordinator…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Democrats review state organization structure
Tim Koch The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club recently held its monthly business and information meeting at the HOA1 Activity Center. Vice Chair Tim Koch provided copies of renowned linguist George Lakoff’s recent article, Why Hate Speech is Not Free Speech and addressed the fiscal challenges faced by Arizona’s public district schools and universities. Ralph Atchue, Democrat candidate…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
Serving Arizona’s veterans
Dick Kroese Bonnie Dudelston, Administrator of the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Marana, gave a wonderful presentation to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club about the cemetery, which is located on 32 acres of high desert landscaped property. Phase one of the cemetery includes 1802 burial plots, 1638 cremated remains burial plots and 1920 Columbarium niches. The…
Religion, October 2017
Community Church at SaddleBrooke continues to award the Robert Fries Opportunity Scholarship
Patricia Tarner Community Church of SaddleBrooke announces the fourth year of the Robert Fries Opportunity Scholarship program for eligible employees of the two SaddleBrooke Homeowner Associations. The program is funded by a gift from the Fries Family Trust and administered by Community Church in cooperation with HOA1 and HOA2. Last year two $5,000 awards were…
Clubs & Classes, October 2017
P.E.O. fundraising event
Save The Date: January 28, 2018 Venue: SaddleBrooke HOA1 Vistas Ticket Price: $42 (Includes dinner of either ribs or chicken, entertainment and a donation to P.E.O.) Tickets go on sale: November 1, 2017 at HOA1 from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Note: Only cash or check (made out to P.E.O. Chapter FF) will be accepted. Many…
Generals, October 2017
Join us at the Artisans’ fall Arts and Crafts Fair November 4
Your talented friends and neighbors of HOA1, HOA2, including The Preserve, and SaddleBrooke Ranch are participating Artisans in the upcoming fair on November 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each participating artist designs and creates his or her own unique handcrafted items. You will see, and be able to purchase, items to display, items…
Features, October 2017
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell October is a great month for gardening. The danger of you getting heat stroke is gone and there is much to do outside in the fresh air. Some fall cleaning is probably needed, and most of your annuals have probably finished their performance for this year; however, there are lots of things you…
Features, October 2017
In Passing
Garrett John Dwane In memory of Garrett John Dwane, born July 14, 1934 in Dublin, Ireland – passed on September 18, 2017 in SaddleBrooke, Arizona. During the last year of his life Garrett demonstrated courage as he fought pancreatic cancer; he outlived the experts’ estimates by close to nine months. He is survived by his…