Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke and Friends is the next exciting venture by your very own SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings! This concert features the soloistic capabilities of Doctor Astrid Chan on piano, Alan Honeker on tuba, and a unique opportunity to hear the University of Arizona’s Dr. Esteban Hernandez-Parra on viola. Dr. Hernandez-Parra will be soloing…
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April 2026, Front Page
Pickleball Teams Battle to the Very End
Corey Loyd Pickleball players from the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) competed in their final matches of the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL) Winter Season, which ends the second week of March. The season kicked off in January with teams competing in flights based on players’ skill and age divisions. Competition included men’s, women’s, and mixed…
March 2026, Front Page
Hiking with Your Four-Legged Friend
Pam Wakefield Did you know that the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club offers dog-friendly hikes during the cooler months? The hiking calendar designates certain hikes for including your four-legged family member. These are usually between 3.5 to 6 miles and have mild elevation gain. Recently, eight hikers and three dogs, Ari (for the first three letters of…
March 2026, Front Page
Verde Sputters Enjoy Crazy Putting Day
Connie Kotke Nearly 80 energetic members of the Verde Sputters descended on the SaddleBrooke One putting green for the annual Crazy Putting Day on Feb. 3. What a riot! Everyone was laughing and cheering as teams of four or five players moved around the 18-hole course. Each hole had a unique challenge—from hitting the ball…
March 2026, Front Page
Line Dancers Kick Up Their Heels at Western ‘Round Up’
Dale Dillon Lips Laughter, hugs, and a whole lot of line dancing took center stage on Feb. 10 as the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club hosted its annual Valentine’s Party. This year’s event, themed a western “Round Up,” transformed Cadillac Chaparral Steakhouse into a lively dance hall for 83 attendees, including 51 club members and 32…
March 2026, Front Page
Spring Kid’s Day April 4
Don’t let your grandkids miss the Egg Hunt and fun activities at SaddleBrooke TWO on Saturday, April 4. All families are welcome! The SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee has lots of fun activities planned for the SaddleBrooke TWO Spring Kid’s Day on Saturday, April 4. In the morning, the MountainView clubhouse will be…
March 2026, Front Page
The Director’s Cut: A Decade of Notable Notes
Cheri Emahiser SaddleBrooke Singers Spring Concert—Saturday Matinee, March 28 For 10 years our fabulous director Tanya Elias has led the SaddleBrooke Singers in filling our community with music—from the soulful strains of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to the bright optimism of “Aquarius,” the cinematic glow of “City of Stars,” and the patriotic sweep of “O,…
March 2026, Front Page
Creativity Unleashed
Terry Heggy Each of us is blessed with some type of creativity. One of SaddleBrooke’s benefits is that we have abundant opportunities to discover and share our creativity, even if it had been unrecognized in the past. Through social activities and membership in clubs, you can discover and nurture talents you didn’t know you had.…
February 2026, Front Page
Verde Sputters End the Year with a Bang
Connie Kotke The Verde Sputters welcomed new members every single Monday morning in December! Some had been thinking about joining for a while and decided to take the plunge. Some returned after a short hiatus (they missed the camaraderie), and some were brand new to SaddleBrooke. They heard that we’re one of the friendliest clubs…
February 2026, Front Page
It’s Time to Try Something New!
Tracy Nelson February is a great time to pick up a new hobby or improve your artistic ability! Sign up for one of our art classes or coaching sessions today. Visit the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s website at www.saddlebrookefinearts.org for convenient online registration and payment. Membership in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is only $25…