Esta Goldstein “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” —Helen Keller So, with that optimism, and faith that all can be better in our lives while caring for our neurologically impaired loved ones, we gathered on Dec. 9 at the SaddleBrooke One Arts and Crafts Center…
Category: December 2023
Features, December 2023
In Passing – December 2023
Kathy Van Sistine Kathleen (Kathy) Van Sistine passed away in Tucson, on Oct. 4, 2023, at the age of 80. She is survived by her husband, Jim, with whom she was married for 58 years, and two children, son Michael (wife Jennifer) and daughter Sande, and six much-loved grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Kathy was born, on…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
What’s Your Sign? Zodiac Signatures Revealed
Sara Bourland and Barbara Barr Bengen On Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center, join the Metaphysical Explorations group for a presentation “What’s Your Sign? Zodiac Signatures Revealed” by Sara Bourland, a certified professional astrologer. Have you wondered what all the buzz is about with astrology? It is gaining…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent luncheon meeting on Nov. 18 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Col. William Nagy, U.S. Army, former President and Board of Directors member, during…
Sports, December 2023
MPLNiners Honor Their Sponsors with a Reception
EJ Snearly An appreciation reception was held for the sponsors of the MPLNiners golf league. On Nov. 13 in the MountainView Bar and Grill, the MPLNiners welcomed some of their sponsors. The sponsors who were able to attend were introduced and were able to talk about their business experiences. During the event, which featured hors…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Sing With Sam—A SaddleBrooke Singer Q & A
Come meet Sam Page in person on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. and join the rest of the Singers at our first spring concert rehearsal at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center, 64518 E. Galveston Lane. Q: Where are you from, Sam? Born in Los Angeles County in a town with no name, I…
Sports, December 2023
Verde Sputters November Update
Clunk, clunk, clunk goes that little white ball as it speeds into the hole. The newly reseeded greens are fast, but that doesn’t slow down the Verde Sputters, as 52 Sputters, four new members, and four guests hit the putting green on a beautiful Nov. 6 morning. Donna Bujnovsky presented Connie Kotke with her Star…
Sports, December 2023
HOA 1 Appreciated by the Pool Players of The Brooke Billiards Club
Joe Giammarino On Nov. 16 the Pool Players of the Brooke Billiards Club (PPB) showed their appreciation for SaddleBrooke One’s board of directors and the Health and Recreation Committee (HRC). The PPB’s president Dick Dunbar, the PPB’s first lady Kathleen Dunbar, and Dominic Borland organized and executed an appreciation event to recognize the board’s commitment…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – December 2023
Art Classes for Everyone Coming this Winter Art is fun with the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild! No matter what your skill or experience level, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to enjoy art in a comfortable and welcoming environment. All classes are held in the Topaz Room at the Arts and Crafts Center adjacent to the…
Clubs & Classes, December 2023
Hikers: Saddle Up!
Bruce Landeck On a beautiful, late-October morning, seven members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club traded their hiking gear for jeans, boots, and western clothing and went horseback riding in Saguaro National Park East and Tanque Verde Wash. They met at Houston’s Horseback Riding Stables, located on Tucson’s northeast side and nestled next to the Rincon…