Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club works regularly with the Tucson Housing First program to support their tireless work benefiting needy families across greater Tucson. On Aug. 27, Club members personally donated a broad assortment of home goods—including couches, end tables, chairs, an entertainment center, housewares, bedding, and suitcases—that filled two Ford F-150 truck…
Fran Berman Since moving to SaddleBrooke in 2009, I’ve seen a man in a yellow shirt with a long stick walking along Ridgeview Boulevard almost every morning. Who is he? How far does he walk? How long has he been doing this? Recently, I saw him on Lago del Oro Parkway and stopped to ask…
Connie Kotke After a warm, humid round of putting on Monday, Sept. 14, the Verde Sputters gathered in Vistas for a lively business meeting and brunch buffet. The fresh, warm cinnamon rolls … smothered in yummy frosting … are always a draw for our members! This is the first of many meals we enjoy together…
Donna Thompson The Arizona Literacy Fund, based in SaddleBrooke, recently donated 100 copies of Adventures of Carly and Charly books to San Manuel Elementary school on McNab Parkway. It was a small gift, but small gestures can matter enormously in rural Arizona. Mrs. Walden, the school principal, graciously accepted the donation. Even the school mascot, The Miner,…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore Don’t miss the 2026 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walk for Kids. The Walk warm up will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. This signature SBCO event helps support our food, clothing, enrichment and education programs benefiting youngsters along a 100+-mile corridor from Catalina to the San Carlos Indian Reservation and the…
Nancy McCluskey-Moore It’s time to register for the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walk for Kids. The Walk will begin with warm up exercises at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. This signature SBCO event helps support our food, clothing, enrichment and education programs benefi ting youngsters along a 100+-mile corridor from Catalina to Globe. SBCO…
Gary Pelphrey Court Resurfacing—Major Success! Special thank you to Bill McGinn and the SaddleBrooke TWO Operations Team. They completed a major upgrade of SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association’s (SPA) original six courts—on time. New surface, new nets, newly painted fencing. The courts have never looked better! Your Chance To Try Pickleball As the weather cools down, SPA will…
Julie Adamen SaddleBrooke Swim Club Announces Fall 2026 “Let’s Swim!” Classes Can you swim, but wish you felt more comfortable, efficient, or confident in the water? If so, the SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s popular “Let’s Swim!” program may be just what you’re looking for. Offered free of charge to SaddleBrooke residents twice each year, Let’s Swim!…
Brenda Steward Goofy Golf Delivers! As the MountainView Lady Putters looked over the green, obstacles abounded. Standard lines and serious reads were interrupted by pure chaos as putters navigated plastic clubs, weighted balls, pool noodles, and pink flamingos—even putting off the tops of Pink Solo Cups! From the first tee to the final hole, the…
Randy Park and Wanda Ross In mid-June, 20 members of SaddleBrooke CycleMasters traveled to Spokane, Wash. and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho for five days of bicycling, mostly on Rails-to-Trails routes. Some also did an optional two days of riding in Salt Lake City, Utah and one day in Boise, Idaho. Many thanks to Randy Park for…