Category: October 2023

Beauty Is Skin-Deep—So Is Skin Cancer

TJ Duffy SaddleBrooke residents and guests can make a significant contribution to the fight against skin cancer by attending, bidding on, and donating to the Skin Cancer Research Fundraiser Silent Auction on Nov. 11. The University of Arizona Cancer Center/Skin Cancer Institute (SCI), nationally recognized for advances in skin cancer research; the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club…

MountainView Lady Putters

Marilyn Ginther Thanks to clubs like the MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) in SaddleBrooke, the Mammoth-San Manuel Education Foundation will reap the dedication and drive to assist the neighboring school district. This year, the Putters strove to reach a donation goal of $2,000 to assist with the school’s Teachers Fund. Beginning in May, the ladies brought…

Suicide Awareness—Let’s Discuss This Tough Topic

The Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry is hosting its bi-monthly Mental Health Focus at Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s parish hall at 14380 N. Oracle Rd. on Nov. 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southern Arizona will be presenting. You will learn about who’s at risk, contributing factors, the…

Monday Mixers Is Starting Up on November 6

Nick Mares Looking for some fun? We are about to get the ball rolling, or should we say putting! SaddleBrooke’s Monday Mixers is a putting group for couples and singles, and is open to all SaddleBrooke residents. You do not have to be a golfer, all you need is the desire to have fun and meet new people. We will even provide…

Line Dance Club Update

Judy Saks It’s always nice to be in a garden with green foliage, colorful flowers, and birds. But wait—the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club did not visit that kind of garden. Where did we go? We went to the Olive Garden at the Oro Valley Marketplace. On Aug. 14, 12 dancers assembled at 12:30 p.m. to…

Grandchildren’s Day  Set for November 24

Now is the time to sign up for a fun-filled Grandchildren’s Day, which will feature four different events, on Friday, Nov. 24. These opportunities include hiking, pickleball, swimming, and putting and are being organized by the Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee of SaddleBrooke TWO. Start your morning off by burning off some calories with a…

Last Chance for Tickets to the Monster Bash

Barbara Barr Bengen This is your last chance to grab your reservation for the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke’s Monster Bash Charitable Fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 20, at 5 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Grab your reserved seat for an evening of fun, a fine selection of dinner entrées, a no-host bar with a spook-tacular drink…

Susan Sterling to Direct Spring Play

Al Weigel We are excited to announce that Susan Sterling, co-founder of Community Circle Players (CCP), will be the director for our March 2024 production. While a specific play hasn’t been selected, Susan, along with others on the CCP Executive Committee, is focused on selecting the most amusing and pleasurable dinner theater production for SaddleBrooke…

Chess Puzzle of the Month

The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has two play sessions each week in the Ocotillo Room in the SaddleBrooke TWO clubhouse. On Mondays, we play from 2 to 4:30 p.m., and on Wednesdays, we play from 9:30 a.m. to noon. We play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. If you would like to learn how to…