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Category: December 2023
Features, December 2023
Tour de Tucson: Unit 27 Cyclists Pass the Torch
Sue Case Many athletic residents live in Unit 27; however, those who ride bicycles, and particularly those elite athletes who ride in the annual Tour de Tucson (El Tour), are part of a special group. Kay Erb and her husband Tom had been avid cyclists in Michigan before they moved to SaddleBrooke in 2002. They…
December 2023
Produce on Wheels: The Program
Stuart Watkins When I heard about Produce on Wheels Without Waste, or POWWOW, I asked Dan Boring, a Vista United Methodist Church member, to give me more information. He explained that on the second Saturday of each month, seasonal produce that crosses the border at Nogales, Ariz., is donated to Borderlands. Borderlands then delivers the…
Features, December 2023
7 Things to Let Go of for a Happier Life
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart With the new year approaching, you may be considering making some changes in your life. Usually, when it comes to living a happier life, there is the belief that we need more. That might include more money, driving a newer car, or more vacations. While some of those things could contribute to…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Shih Tzu Club
Gretchen Houston Hello, Shih Tzu owners. Our wonderful Shih Tzu Club continues. We would like to invite you to join our club if you are not already a member. We usually meet once a month at different owners’ homes. If you would like to become part of our club and haven’t attended, please call or…
Generals, December 2023
‘Messiah’ Sing-Along
Steve Hanns The chorus will be performing a free Messiah Sing-Along on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Oracle Center for the Arts located at 700 E. Kingston Street, Oracle, and again a free performance at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. Donations are always appreciated. If singing is…
Generals, December 2023
Giving Thanks
Bill Bengen At this time of year, we are moved to give thanks for the many reasons we live in SaddleBrooke: The morning sun rising lazily over the jagged peaks of the Catalinas, bringing warmth to a cool winter morning; A sleekly muscled mountain lion and her cubs traversing the rugged trails at the base…
Sports, December 2023
There’s a New President’s Cup Winner
EJ Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners’ two-day golf tournament was held on Nov. 7 and 14 at MountainView Golf Club. A luncheon in the MountainView clubhouse followed the golf tournament. This year we are proud to recognize the President’s Cup winner Caryl Dowell. Caryl is not only a great golfer, but she has also…
Generals, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Used Shoes for the Homeless Celebrates Its Fifth Year
Jerry Fay Five years ago, the Used Shoes for the Homeless program was inspired by a few usable used tennis shoes being left on a shelf at the SaddleBrooke Tennis Center. Jerry Fay had been working with a homeless group and asked if they had a need for such shoes. The answer was a resounding…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Democrats Focus on Climate Change
Karla Trippe The SaddleBrooke Democratic Club’s November meeting focused on climate change, a critical issue in Pinal County. For thousands of years, the rivers and aquifers that hold groundwater have supported the state’s now $23 billion agriculture industry. Climate change and dwindling water supplies have wreaked havoc on the once prosperous farms that could endure…