Barbara Barr Bengen and Patricia Gould In December of 2018, we started the Wellness Integrated Network of SaddleBrooke (WIN). Our goal was to begin an organization that offers education from area professionals on a wide range of subjects on health and wellness. We wanted to help members of our community make informed decisions to proactively…
Barbara Starrett The Tri-Community Food Bank has a meals on wheels service. The agency provides food orders to qualified low-income or disabled seniors who reside in the service area of Oracle, San Manuel, Mammoth, and Aravaipa. Qualified applicants are determined by the Food Bank. Any aid offered is done in partnership with the U.S. Department…
Cindy Holm Julia Boyd, a member of Cyclemasters and recently retired, now has the time to organize bike rides for women who want to experience bicycling outside of SaddleBrooke. The idea was sparked from a “Divas” riding group in Indiana where Julia resides in the summer. After finding interest from the women in Cyclemasters, Julia…
Bonnie Barazani ‘Twas the night before Christmas and Santa was making his rounds—in SaddleBrooke, that is. You see, Pete Gilijohann asked me if I knew of any children who were going to be visiting on Christmas Eve. He had retrofitted his golf cart into a sleigh, complete with reindeer, and would like to make some…
Donna Thompson Do you ever think that there’s so much in the world you can’t change—the weather, traffic, your in-laws? Well, I have good news for you. There’s something important that you can change right in your own backyard. It’s not often that an opportunity like this comes along. You can make a measurable and…
Helen Avery Whether you’re looking for a new hobby, a stress-reliever, or a chance to meet fantastic people, the SaddleBrooke Ceramics Club is the place to be. Our experienced instructors are here to guide you through the basics. From mastering glaze techniques to hand-building your own creation, we’ve got you covered. We’ll provide the clay,…
Ruth Caldwell and Bruce Landeck On a beautiful, mid-November morning, guided by co-leaders Ruth Caldwell and Marc Humphrey, 10 members of the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club enjoyed a peaceful 4.5-mile hike on the Anza National Historic Trail near Tubac. The Anza Trail was established through desert and mountain passes between 1775-76 by 39-year old Juan Bautista…
Dennis Marchand The annual Ryder Cup competition was held on Oct. 30 and 31 at the SaddleBrooke One and MountainView Preserve men’s clubs. The event features the 16 lowest handicaps of each men’s club in a two-day competition at each club. On day one, the SaddleBrooke Men’s Golf Association (SMGA), the host team, did not…
Mary Gates It was 9 a.m. on Nov. 1 when 22 members of the British Club met to attend their annual general meeting at the SaddleBrooke One Activities Center. A delicious continental breakfast of croissants, strawberry preserves and marmalade, mango yogurt, banana muffins, and fresh fruit was served before the meeting where new officers of…
Christine Schmitz SaddleBrooke Cornhole Club (SBCHC) continues to engage members after three successful events: our packed Grand Opening, a fun-filled Grandkids Day, and our first Coed Tournament. The grandkids and adults enjoyed lessons, snacks, drinks, and music, which were provided by the members. It was difficult to determine who had more fun, the kiddos or…