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SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild Annual Art Show

Theresa Poalucci, SBFAG Art enthusiasts, mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration of creativity at the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild (SBFAG) annual Art Show, taking place February 21-22 at the SaddleBrooke TWO clubhouse ballroom, 38735 S. Mountain View Blvd., Tucson, AZ 85739. This free event promises a unique opportunity to experience exceptional artwork, meet talented…

Variety Show 2025: ‘A Seventies Shindig!’

Fran Berman “Do you remember?” That’s the first line of “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire. The 2025 SaddleBrooke Variety Show performers remember the seventies and are ready to take you back in time to relive the music of your youth. Come and move to the groove of your favorite 1970s songs, dances, and comedy…

Thanks for the Memories!

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…

Donation Helps Food Bank Deliver

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…

Cyclemaster Divas: New Group of Women Ventures Out

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…

Santa Claus Came to SaddleBrooke on Christmas Eve

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…

Yes, You Can Make a Difference

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…

Ceramics Club February and March Introductory Classes

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,…

Hikers Trek Through Arizona History

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…

MPMGA Captures the 2024 Ryder Cup

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…