Category: December 2022

Two Events to Usher in 2023

Sara Bourland Kick off 2023 with our two special events in January. First, listen to an Astrological Forecast given by Sara Bourland on what we can expect in 2023. Later in the month, join Rev. Suzanne Marlett-Stewart with her annual Burning Bowl Ceremony, where we focus on reflection, release, and setting intentions for the upcoming year. Astrological…

In Passing

Alan B. Buckmaster Alan B. Buckmaster passed away Nov. 13, 2022, aged 89 years, in Tucson Ariz. He was born in Highland Park, Mich. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 63 years, Sharon W. Buckmaster; his parents Bernis Buckmaster Pretz (Philip Pretz) and Charles H. Buckmaster; as well as his sister Nancy Humphries.…

Community Circle Players

January Auditions for Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Andrea Molberg Spook Light Legacy, Community Circle Players’ (CCP) March 25 through 31, 2023, dinner theatre production, is filled with murder, mystery, and mayhem. Joh Mann’s delightful script, with some SaddleBrooke tweaks, is CCP’s theatrical version of March madness. Expect some spooky shenanigans, intermissions for dinner and dessert,…

Meet a Woodworker: Dave Dettmann

Jay Rosenlof We are a new club in SaddleBrooke and are focused in connecting woodworkers, cabinet builders, wood turners, and wood hobbyists. We also want to provide woodworking help to our community when folks need to have projects repaired or built. I would like to introduce you to a longtime and enthusiastic woodworker, Dave Dettmann.…

Singles Club Visits Historic Tanque Verde Ranch

Lori Anderson The SaddleBrooke Singles Club visited the historic Tanque Verde Ranch in Eastern Tucson on Nov. 17. According to its website, Tanque Verde Ranch was established as a cattle ranch in 1868. It is situated adjacent to Saguaro National Park East and Coronado National Forest and comprises 640 acres owned by the ranch and…

PPB vs. Quail Creek

Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) would like to thank Quail Creek (QC) Billiards Club, Travel Team Director Dennis Desmond, and their members for the friendly competition and camaraderie and for hosting our billiard club. We also thank Dominic Borland, temporary captain of the PPB Travel Team. On Oct. 29,…

Singles Club Holds Potluck

Lori Anderson On Nov. 7 the SaddleBrooke Singles Club held a potluck on the patio at the SaddleBrooke One Tennis Center after our first day of playing bocce. Glorious weather, friends, and food made for a good time, and door prizes added to the cheer. We would like to give a big thanks to the…

The Return of the Health Fair

Phyllis Ketring A lovely October morning welcomed the 2022 Health Fair. After two canceled years, it was special to once again bring exhibitors and screeners to the community. SaddleBrooke One and MountainView opened their facilities to provide more space and alleviate congestion. The Health Fair Planning Committee thanks the amazing team of people who volunteer…

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) Billiard Club, Robert Dufur, and SCOV’s billiard team for their pool table prowess, camaraderie, friendly competition, and a congenial luncheon after the 8-Ball Team Challenge. Another big thank you goes out to Tony “The Snake” Cardillo, PPB’s…

Everyone Is Welcome at the SaddleBrooke Libraries

Janet Fabio After the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walk for Kids on Oct. 29, Dusty, the mascot for the Tucson Roadrunners ice hockey team, found time to stop in at the SaddleBrooke One Library. He was greeted by our friendly volunteers. If you stop in at any of our three SaddleBrooke Community Libraries, you will…