LaVerne Kyriss Wildfire is a danger across Arizona, so everyone must be prepared in the event of a catastrophic wildfire. Other incidents, including a gas leak, major flood or criminal activity, could also lead to evacuating our community. When facing an evacuation, do you and your family know what to do and where to go?…
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Generals, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings Looks to the Future
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings Looks to the Future Susan Levine On Sept. 26, SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings performed Windows of Imagination at the Desert View Performing Arts Center, presenting an ambitious and entertaining program under the direction of visiting guest conductor Antonio Padilla. The September concert also marked an important transition for the ensemble. After…
Generals, October 2026
Unit Happenings – October 2026

Unit One Residents Enjoyed Card Bingo Bob Hutton Card Bingo you say? Late in August almost 40 Unit One residents learned and enjoyed an evening of Card Bingo, snacks and conversations. It was a fun evening of connecting or reconnecting with neighbors in the Activities Center. Some even took home some moolah…(not me). Hopefully this…
Generals, October 2026
Senior Village – October 2026

August Senior Village Birthday Celebration Laura Anderson A grand time was had by the thirty-six members and eight guests who attended the bi-monthly birthday party at the addleBrooke One activity center. This fun event was hosted by Senior Village volunteers Fariba Alipour, Carol Mueller, and Chelsy Brougher. The bakers who delighted our guests with carrot…
Generals, October 2026
Are You a Caregiver? SaddleBrooke Caregivers United Wants to Help
Andrea Molberg There are an estimated 63 million caregivers in the United States, nearly one in every four adults. About 59 million care for an adult with a medical condition, injury, disability, or illness, and the vast majority are unpaid family members. Nearly a quarter provide 40 or more hours of care every week. About 11 million family…
Generals, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – October 2026

Experience the Golden Goose Fashion Show at the SBCO Fall Meeting Nancy McCluskey-Moore Did you know that the Golden Goose Thrift Shop divides its net proceeds between SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) and Impact of Southern Arizona? Whenever you donate items to the store or buy treasures from its inventory, you are helping to support the…
Generals, October 2026
The Universal Language of Song
Cheri Emahiser “Folk music? Why, daddy, I don’t know no other kind of music but folk music. I ain’t never heard a horse sing a song.”—Louis Armstrong Wherever people gather, music finds its way in. Weddings, graduations, stadiums, military parades, romantic dinners, funerals, or a mother rocking her baby—music is there, quietly stitching us together.…
Generals, October 2026
Discover Stories That Span the Globe—Yet Were Written Locally
Corrine Glesne From the Alaskan bush to archaeology in Africa, from wartime battles in the Pacific to heart-warming stories at home, SaddleBrooke Ranch authors have narratives that span the globe—and they’re eager to share them with you. Join us on Monday, Oct. 19, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Mesa/La Montana Rooms at La Hacienda Club…
Generals, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – October 2026

Happy Tail: Meet Mulligan Lisa John On a very hot summer morning in August, SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network received a call about a small dog running around one of the golf courses in the Preserve. When we went to pick him up, we found the cutest, friendliest, mellowest little guy ever! He jumped right in…
Generals, October 2026
SaddleBrooke Annual Christmas Cart Parade Is December 15

Pete Giljohann SaddleBrooke’s favorite holiday tradition returns on Tuesday, Dec. 15! Nearly 100 decorated golf carts will wind through the community, making it one of the largest Christmas cart parades in Arizona. Residents are invited to participate or watch from anywhere along the route. Decorated carts begin gathering at 4:30 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke One…
