Category: December 2021

2 Your Health: Do Medical Doctors Recommend Chiropractic Care?

Craig W. Brue, D.C. The past 15 years of medical research into the effectiveness of chiropractic treatment have yielded some interesting results. The growing list of research studies demonstrates that chiropractic care is both safe and effective. Following are some of the recent studies that support the effectiveness of spinal adjustments for a variety of…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

Bucks 4 Books Raffle Helps Fund SaddleBrooke Libraries Barry Swartzberg Many SaddleBrooke residents assume that because the three SaddleBrooke community libraries are housed in the SaddleBrooke and MountainView clubhouses and DesertView, the libraries are funded through our homeowners’ dues. In reality, the HOAs provide space, shelving, and computers for the libraries, but the books, large-print…

Holiday Books and More for You and the Grandkids

Janet Fabio, Renee Mazin, and Sharon Scanlan The holidays are here, and the DesertView Library can make this hectic season a little easier. If grandkids are visiting, bring them to the DesertView Library to find books and DVDs in the Children’s Collection. There are holiday classics, such as Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.…

In Passing

James Edward Graham James Edward Graham, 79, of SaddleBrooke (Tucson), Ariz., passed away on Nov. 3, 2021, into God’s Grace, after receiving medical procedures and while visiting his daughter and her family in New Jersey. Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born on April 30, 1942, in Freeport, Ill., to Elvin and Ione Graham…

Play Tennis and Party

Debbie McGeehan Organized play tennis is always fun on Saturday mornings, but it was especially memorable on Oct. 30. Jeff and Anne Williams invited the organized play tennis players and spouses to their beautiful home on the golf course after two hours of playing tennis. Almost 30 people accepted their invitation. Drinks, along with a…

There’s a New President’s Cup Winner

Eileen J. Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners’ two-day golf tournament was held Nov. 8 and 9 at MountainView Golf Club. Beautiful weather brought out a large group of golfers to compete in the event. The luncheon was coordinated by Becky Lima and served by the MountainView Bar and Grill staff. Table decorations were made…

We Fly Fish in Arizona and Beyond

Linda Lyon There were no fish, but plenty of fish stories, at the recent SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers (SBFF) social. Forty-five members and their guests enjoyed good food, fellowship, and fun times. Officially established in March 2020, the SBFF has now grown to a membership of over 70, despite COVID lockdowns. Members are now eager to…

December Rotary Club

Delivering Thanksgiving to 260 Homes Barbara Barr For many Rotarians in the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, the best part of Thanksgiving comes several days before the actual holiday. The best part of Thanksgiving is when we help around 260 area families with turkeys and all the fixings for their holiday. Working with IMPACT of Southern Arizona,…

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Maureen Benigno, Coordinator of Texas Hold’em Winners of our prestigious, 12-week tournament from Aug. 16 to Nov. 1: 1st Wayne Larroque, 2nd Sam Akhoury, and 3rd Chuck Kochiss. Following are the first-place winners at the Final Table from Aug. 16 to Nov. 1: Aug. 16: Wayne Larroque Aug. 23: Tony Greco Aug. 30: Kathy Szpakowski…

Pool Players of The Brooke

Pool Players of The Brooke vs. Sun City Oro Valley Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of the Brooke (PPB) would like to thank Sun City Oro Valley’s (SCOV) Billiards Club, Robert Dufur, and the SCOV’s billiards team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, friendly competition, and congenial luncheon at the RoadRunner Grill after the Eight-Ball…