Diana Smith It’s hard to imagine that anyone in the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club (SBHC) doesn’t know the name Ken Wong. For the past 12 years, hikers have seen his name every other month when the SBHC newsletter is distributed, yet may not actually know much about Ken or his many contributions to the success of…
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Front Page, June 2022
Help Improve Lives …
Yours and many of those less fortunate. All the profits of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop go to supporting SaddleBrooke Community Outreach and IMPACT of Southern Arizona. Finally, a way to get back more than you give—guaranteed! Volunteer on the Golden Goose truck picking up donations. You put in a few hours a week, on…
Front Page, May 2022
Ed Robson Donates $200,000 for New Pickleball Courts
Raymond H. Goettsch With great gratitude, SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association Inc. (SPA) has announced that Ed Robson has made a most generous donation of $200,000 to assist in the expansion of pickleball at SaddleBrooke. Mr. Robson previously donated the upper parking lot adjacent to the Ridgeview courts to SaddleBrooke TWO for SPA members’ use for vehicle…
Front Page, May 2022
Register Now for Next Art and Wine Event
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The next popular Art & Wine Event, sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is set for Wednesday, June 29, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center in SaddleBrooke One. Join us to complete a patriotic painting just in time for the 4th of July holiday—while enjoying a sack…
Front Page, May 2022
Beach Bash at the Brooke
Linda Hampton The ballroom at MountainView was hopping and bopping on Saturday, April 2, as 150 people came together to raise funds for Senior Village at SaddleBrooke. Outstanding décor and the festive Hawaiian-style attire adopted by many of the attendees created a beachy atmosphere. During dinner, guests enjoyed a retro video produced by Larry Vinyard…
Front Page, April 2022
Good Wags and Good Works
Linda Lyon The SaddleBrooke Dog Park (SBDP) Association is once again in very capable hands with the re-election of Susan Williams as the president, Nadine McAfee as vice president, and Kris Letterman as treasurer. Pat Tarr joins the other officers as secretary. Other members of this year’s board include Ken Wentz, Jim Vavra, Cathy Lee,…
Front Page, April 2022
Clubs Step Up Giving Tennis Shoes for the Homeless
Jerry Fay The SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association has joined the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association and the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club as part of the Tennis Shoes for the Homeless Program. A big thank you goes to Kim Ahlgrim-Heine, current president of the SaddleBrooke Ranch Pickleball Association, for setting up the program. Over the past four years, the…
Front Page, April 2022
Lady Niners Donate to Aviva Children’s Services
Eileen J. Snearly On March 1, Kelsey Leitel, family stabilization coordinator at Aviva, came to the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) board meeting. She attended the board meeting to thank the MPLN for their donation to Aviva that was collected at the Niners’ Holly Jolly Golf event held in February 2022. Ms. Leitel said since…
Front Page, March 2022
A Concert You’d Be Foolish to Miss
Claudia Kistler, President, SaddleBrooke Singers The SaddleBrooke Singers invite you to join us for a concert on Friday, April 1 at the DesertView Performing Arts Center in SaddleBrooke, starting at 7:30 p.m. Our appropriate theme for April Fools’ Day 2022 is a concert entitled Foolish Not To Love. Spend your April 1 evening with the…
Front Page, March 2022
Grand Kids Days Are Back—April 15 and 16
Doug Springer Grandkids visiting for Easter break? The SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee brings two days chock full of activities for your grandkids. We happily announce the very popular Grand Kids Days are back following a two-year suspension; the fun and games have returned. If you have visitors from away or local family…