Ann Kuperberg The MountainView Bridge Club now meets in MountainView’s Catalina Room on Friday afternoons at 1 p.m. If you need a partner or further information, contact JoAnn Aiken at [email protected] or 520-256-2702. Our website is www.bridgewebs.com/mountainview. This group of duplicate players always welcomes players of all abilities. It’s a great way to sharpen your…
Category: October 2021
Generals, October 2021
Unit Happenings
Unit 27 Activities Sue Case On Sept. 7, residents of Unit 27 held the first unit meeting since the COVID-19 shutdown. In addition to recognizing new residents, Unit Rep Jeff Depka brought everyone up to date on current SaddleBrooke TWO issues. Social Chair Ron Talbot gave the attendees a preview of upcoming unit events. There will be…
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
SaddleBrooke Singles Club Has an Active Summer
Hazel Staloff Members of the Singles Club enjoyed a busy social season, comprising a dine-around at Mi Tierra; holiday gatherings at SaddleBrooke, celebrating Cinco de Mayo during the unseasonably cool (for Tucson) May weather and July 4 in which a monsoon, not uncommon during SaddleBrooke’s summer of 2021, threatened (but did not prevent) the fireworks…
Features, October 2021
This I Have Learned: Golf Course Manners and What Matters
“The object of golf is not just to win. It is to play like a gentleman [or gentlewoman!], and win.”—Phil Mickelson It’s October, and the fall and winter golf season in Arizona is back in earnest. Quite the appropriate time to provide a short primer on the niceties of the sport we all love. For this,…
Generals, October 2021
Wreaths Across America Winter Program
In 2007, the Worcester family, along with veterans and others who helped with their annual wreath ceremony in Arlington, formed the non-profit Wreaths Across America (WWA) to expand the reach of the annual program. The WWA concept was to help members of groups around the country who also wanted to place Remembrance Wreaths at veterans’…
Sports, October 2021
SaddleBrooke Tennis
It’s the People Stuart Watkins “It’s the people,” was the response that both Landon Sheat and Karen Simmons gave when asked what they enjoyed most about POP Tennis. Landon said he enjoyed it because it seemed to be less competitive than tennis. Karen also enjoys getting out and said she just enjoys the sport. Landon…
Sports, October 2021
Men’s Niners 2022 Membership Campaign Begins Monday, Oct. 18
Why join SaddleBrooke One’s Men’s Niners? * To golf in a friendly setting with new or existing friends * Learn more about the game in an easy, nine-hole format * Experience competitive fun with other golfers in the community Who can join? Membership in the SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine Hole Golf League is available to all…
Sports, October 2021
Pickleball Makes the Big Leagues
Raymond H. Goettsch According to USA Pickleball, more than 4 million Americans now play pickleball. So, it should not be surprising that professional baseball players also play pickleball. However, it was surprising that relief pitchers for the Chicago Cubs play pickleball during home games at Wrigley Field. The Cubs pitching coach, Tommy Hottovy, purchased a pickleball…
Generals, October 2021
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Date
You can drop off your prescription drugs at the Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation on Tuesday, Oct. 26 from 2 to 4 p.m. No liquids, syringes, creams, or sharps will be accepted. Please wear a mask if you are not vaccinated. Medications must be in sealed plastic bags. No bottles are accepted; pills can be mixed/combined into…
Features, October 2021
Veterans Day Softball Tournament Set for Saturday, Nov. 13
The annual SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Veterans Day tournament is set for Saturday, Nov. 13 at the community’s jewel of a ball field. The tournament features men and women who play in the league’s current fall season. Four games are planned at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., and 1 p.m. Free hot dogs, bratwurst, chips,…