Category: October 2021

MountainView Bridge Club

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…

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…

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…

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’…

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…

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…

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…