For the sixth year, residents of SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, Eagle Crest, and Oracle are working together to provide much needed food over Winter Break for students at Mountain Vista School K-8 in Oracle. Fueling The Future began and is continuing as a grassroots effort to support students at Mountain Vista who have been identified by…
Category: November 2025
Generals, November 2025
Unit Happenings – November 2025
Unit Two Happy Hour BK Koch Unit Two had a happy hour at the Agave on Oct. 24, which was attended by approximately 20 residents. Each time we have these, we get to know each other just a little bit better. It is so nice to meet and greet and talk. Don’t forget, we also…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
The Holiday Shopping Season—for Scammers
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly As the holiday season nears, online shopping scams surge, targeting older adults who may be less familiar with digital red flags. Fraudsters exploit the rush for deals with fake websites, too-good-to-be-true offers, and phishing emails mimicking trusted retailers. These scams can lead to stolen money or personal information. Here’s…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Nature Club
Kay Sullivan We kicked off the season with our Members Fall Picnic at Catalina State Park on Oct. 9. A park volunteer told our group of 36 the history of Catalina State Park after we enjoyed Subway sandwiches and cake. It was a lovely day, despite the clouds, as the temperature was a perfect 82…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Coin Club
Sharon Erwin Are you curious about coin collecting or looking to connect with others who share that interest? The SaddleBrooke Coin Club was established by Ken Marich in 2010. Our meetings are a great place to find a friendly group of enthusiasts eager to share their numismatic knowledge and collecting adventures. For those who may…
Generals, November 2025
December 20 Whimsical Winter Wonderland
Dawn A. Walker The magic of animation and the holidays collide in this tongue-in-cheek holiday celebration! SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) will be playing holiday favorite music from various animated films about the magic of the holidays. Expect tunes from The Polar Express, How the Grinch Stole Christmas!, The Year Without a Santa Claus, and…
November 2025, Generals
We’re Back on an Earlier Date!
Toni Selk and Mary Tomasello The Third Annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Arts & Crafts Fair has moved to Nov. 29 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This year it is the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the day after Black Friday. This will be a great event to start your holiday shopping and give your guests another…
November 2025, Front Page
Christmas/Holiday Extravaganza December 4
Cora Peters, Director SaddleBrooke’s Sonoran Singers (three-part ladies group) will be back on the “big stage” at DesertView Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. to delight you with their performance, sponsored by the Senior Village at SaddleBrooke monthly Music Matinee. Begin your thirst for the Christmas/holiday mood with this…
November 2025, Clubs & Classes
Democratic Club Doings
Peter Bakke The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club is looking for volunteers to fill the roles of vice president and membership chair. These positions don’t demand much time, but they play a key part in keeping our club active and strong. Anyone interested in serving our Democratic Club should email Holly Lyon at hollacelyon@gmail.com, Ginny Rood at…
Sports, November 2025
Horseshoes, Anyone?
Cecelia Nims The Horseshoe Club of SaddleBrooke meets every Tuesday and Friday at 9 a.m. All skill levels are welcome, beginner to advanced. We are located just south of the baseball field, down the street from the DesertView Theatre. We have extra horseshoes, so all you need to bring is yourself. This is a great…