Corey Loyd Teams from the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) delivered solid performances in the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) 2026 Winter Season Championships this past month. Following a competitive two-month season ended in mid-March, two of SPA’s 12 teams advanced to the championships in their respective flights. The SPA 3.0 Men’s Doubles 65 plus team,…
Vicki Malueg It has been a busy month for the Nature Club! Our president, Ann Pittzotola has appointed a new treasurer, Dan Malueg, to fill in for Riley Jackson who sadly passed away in March. Riley was a long-time supporter of the nature club and he will be sorely missed. Following our March meeting presentation…
Andrea Waterhouse On April 4, members of the SaddleBrooke Gadabout group visited Jumping Jack Ranch which is the home of the Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary, a non-profit ranch just south of Green Valley and Tucson. Its mission is to rescue equines from neglect, abuse, abandonment and slaughter. Additionally, they rehabilitate, adopt and/or provide a…
Dale Dillon Lips Think line dancing is only for country-western bars? Think again. Line dancing has become a global phenomenon, including TikTok-trending teens to active retirees. In today’s dance events and here in SaddleBrooke, you’re far more likely to see sneakers and casual wear than spurs and cowboy hats. One of the best things about…
As many readers of the Progress know, Joe Rizza, M.D., a resident of the SaddleBrooke community, has been an avid traveler and has brought his medical skills to many remote corners of the world. Most recently, in the summer of 2025, he was in charge of the medical clinic on the island of Wake, which…
Corey Loyd The SaddleBrooke fruit pickers (SB pickers) recently ended their picking season for the year after a spectacular three months of picking fruit throughout SaddleBrooke. The SB pickers is a group founded four years ago by Dotti McKee and Jill Darban with a few others who saw the need for fruit to be harvested…
Bob Shea and Terry Heggy Have you ever wanted to enhance your home with photos of your own? Well, joining the SaddleBrooke Photography Club might be just what you need. The Photo Club recently completed its annual image printing workshop sessions. These sessions are held annually, usually in February or March, in preparation for the…
Wanda Ross The SaddleBrooke Men’s Nine Hole Golf League invited members of the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners to join them for a mixed Scramble tournament. The event was held on Wednesday, March 4 with 66 participants. The men were so eager to golf with the ladies that they even had a waiting list and not all…
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club hosted players from the Senior Division of the Tucson Table Tennis Club on March 22 for a tournament. There were 18 singles and four doubles matches played with Tucson edging out SaddleBrooke 13 to 9 in match wins. This is despite the fact that the average age of…
Dona Ferry When we think of Art museums, one of the first that comes to mind is the Louvre in Paris, France. Its storied history takes many twists and turns, from castle to fortress, through many wars and revolutions to a spectacular Art Museum. Come and learn about the Louvre or share your experiences and…