Linda Eisenhart SaddleBrooke Quilt Club members recently awarded Quilts of Valor to 19 SaddleBrooke veterans. The club participates as part of the National Quilt of Valor® Foundation to show appreciation for the service and sacrifice of those who are serving or have served in the Armed Forces to protect our freedoms. Every quilt awarded is…
Mike Oberski Veterans Day is a time to honor and thank those who have served in the military for their sacrifices and dedication. It’s an important day to show appreciation, and SaddleBrooke honored that pledge to our community and American veterans on Nov. 11 in the MountainView ballroom. About 200 residents attended one of the…
Barb Wallace Tuesday’s trip to Mammoth-San Manuel Unified School District was so worth the time! When I first heard of the Mammoth-San Manuel School charity fundraiser, I was eager to find out what we were supporting. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the school, while having funding challenges, is by no means a “poor”…
Julie Adamen The Arizona Masters Short Course Meters State Championship, held Nov. 1 and 2 at the Kino Aquatic Center in Mesa, Ariz., wasn’t just a swim meet for SaddleBrooke Swim Club. It was a celebration of fitness, friendship, and fearless fun in the water. With 21 swimmers aged 61 to 94, the team dominated…
Wanda Ross How fortunate we are to have a major world-class bicycling event right in our backyard, the El Tour de Tucson. One of our country’s premiere bicycling events, the El Tour attracts bicyclists from around the world and has raised $150 million for charitable organizations since its inception in 1983. On Nov. 22, the…
Peter Giljohann Mark your calendars! The 2025 Christmas Golf Cart Parade is scheduled for Monday, Dec. 15. Over the past two years, nearly 100 beautifully decorated carts have participated, making it one of the largest Christmas cart parades in Arizona! No registration is required; however, only decorated carts are invited to participate in the parade.…
C.J. Ward Community Circle Players (CCP) are delighted with the progress of their upcoming five, one-act plays (Five Shorts with Shortcake). Rehearsals have been productive and are being fine-tuned for our loyal SaddleBrooke audiences. The veteran and newer actors are so excited to get on the stage and under the lights. So, with tickets still…
Philip Doyle Grandchildren’s Days are fast approaching, and it is time to sign yourself and your grandchildren up for the exciting events planned by your Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee of SaddleBrooke TWO. The following days and events are scheduled: Friday, Nov. 28 1) Pickleball: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Hosted by the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association,…
Cora Peters, Director SaddleBrooke’s Sonoran Singers (three-part ladies group) will be back on the “big stage” at DesertView Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Dec. 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. to delight you with their performance, sponsored by the Senior Village at SaddleBrooke monthly Music Matinee. Begin your thirst for the Christmas/holiday mood with this…
Barbara Barr Bengen When disaster strikes, heroes appear in many forms. After the fire is out and the first responders and insurance adjusters have left, all that remains are the charred skeletons of dreams and memories. And then, how does one make that jump to clear the land to start anew? Enter more heroes: Team…