Jenni Long A large crowd came to see the 32 talented artists who participated in the fall art show sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild. Many of these artists have won numerous awards even though many only started their artwork after retiring here in SaddleBrooke. There were new artists who participated this year as…
Category: December 2016
Religion, December 2016
Resurrection Church seeks new pastor
David Stanard The call has gone out for a Pastor of Evangelism at Resurrection Church. The individual selected will work closely with Senior Pastor Al Jensen and Pastor of Outreach Randy Winsand and will have major responsibilities at SaddleBrooke as well as at the main campus in Oro Valley. To bring focus to the search,…
Generals, December 2016
Unit Happenings
Generals, December 2016
Two unusual Christmas gatherings
Shirin McArthur Episcopal Church of the Apostles is hosting two free Christmas-season gatherings this year. The first is an Advent and Christmas discussion series entitled Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith. The program takes place on Wednesday evenings and includes a 20-minute video followed by discussion in small groups. The videos include…
Sports, December 2016
Pickleball opportunities are springing up all over
Andrea Molberg If you are traveling over the holidays, you may wonder, “Where can I play Pickleball?” This addictive sport has taken off all over the country, so players need not despair. In suburban Minneapolis, for example, the summer courts temporarily situated on an ice rink may be gone, but the local community gym provides…
December 2016
Today’s best sport for the mature body
Ballbasher (aka Roger Thurman) Authoritative research has shown that one sport (available at SaddleBrooke and the Ranch both) offers the ideal exercise to the older practitioner. It is the only sport to offer an ideal level of three aspects of physical well-being together in the same activity. Definitely one of the best ways of staying…
Clubs & Classes, December 2016
Halloween hike
Barbara Wilder SaddleBrooke hikers enjoyed the first annual Halloween fun hike on the afternoon of October 31 at Catalina State Park. Everyone wore a silly hat and told jokes along the way, earning their treat which was a Hallow-weenie roast complete with potato salad, baked beans and desserts at the Gila Monster picnic site. This…
Generals, December 2016
From your Events Committee at SaddleBrooke One
Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Harry Mathews will be rocking the clubhouse to ring in the New Year. Join us for what promises to be another memorable evening! Bring in the New Year close to home with live music and a gourmet dinner! The evening starts with Chef’s Choice passed appetizers at 7:30…
Generals, December 2016
Local P.E.O. Chapter sponsors dinner auction
Angie Denahan Last year’s dinner auction held at SaddleBrooke HOA 1 Vistas raised more than $10,000 to help deserving women further their educational efforts. This year’s event will again be held at Vistas. January 29, 2017 is the date! Tickets are $40 per person which includes dinner. Attendance will be limited to 180 guests. Check…
Sports, December 2016
Pool players of the Brooke vs Mission Royale’s Billiards Club
Joseph F. Giammarino First we would like to thank Mission Royale and Steve Speckhart, President of the Mission Royale Billiards Club, for their hospitality, competition, hot coffee and delicious cookies. Another big thank you goes out to Dominic Borland, vice president of the Pool Players of the Brooke, for organizing this event and making sure…