Steph Mattie Remember when there were no VCRs, DVRs or program streaming options available to watch your favorite shows? You kept the TV Guide in a prominent place in the family room to check what was coming up on one of the few channels that got good reception. You knew when December rolled around the networks…
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Front Page, August 2018
Library Lecture Series resumes in September
Rolly Prager Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) is excited to announce the two new lectures scheduled for this fall. All lectures are scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the MountainView Ballroom. Mark Schwartz will open the series on Thursday, September 13 with “Operation BLACKLIST,” the story of the American military and the occupation of Japan. As…
Front Page, August 2018
SaddleBrooke Dog Park – growing in more ways than one
Diane Aaron Today the SaddleBrooke Dog Park is supported by over 250 paid members and over 300 dogs, indicating the importance of a community dog park. For those considering joining the dog park, it is divided into two parks: one park for small dogs under 30 pounds and the other for larger dogs. The park…
Front Page, August 2018
Sales Underway For New Courtyard Villas At SaddleBrooke
The recent pre-sale event for the new luxury Courtyard Villa series, priced from the $230s, has been a success. SaddleBrooke residents have given us positive feedback on these exciting “lock & leave” home designs, resulting with more than 20 Villas already sold. Sales are now open to the public for these impressive single-level attached homes.…
Front Page, July 2018
Hikers escape the heat in the Santa Rita Mountains
Dale Leman Early on May 31, nine SaddleBrooke hikers headed to the Santa Rita mountains near Green Valley, at least in part to escape the late May heat. Our mission was to hike to the Josephine Saddle and back. The hike started at the Madera Canyon parking lot, elevation 5400 feet, and proceeded up the…
Front Page, July 2018
New Villas at SaddleBrooke
For active adults looking for a “Lock & Leave” lifestyle, SaddleBrooke is introducing the new Courtyard Villa Series, priced from the $230’s. Sales are now underway for these impressive single-level, attached homes that exemplify carefree living by offering popular great rooms for entertaining, spacious master suites and outdoor living spaces to enjoy Arizona’s fabulous weather.…
Front Page, July 2018
Let The Dancing Begin…again!
Vivian Herman This summer the SilverBelles individually took some time off for travel to foreign lands or to help grandchildren celebrate various milestones at high school and college graduations and marriages. Our choreographer, Ann, even became a great grandma. But personal milestones aside, the beat must go on since summer is also the time to…
Front Page, June 2018
ILR invites you to signup for first-ever summer classes
Ken Marich Registration is now open for the first-ever ILR summer classes to be held in May, June and July. We are offering a repeat of the very popular wine-tasting course (five sessions, June 5-19), a fascinating class on the history of aviation (five sessions, June 21-July 19) and a class to learn about…
Front Page, June 2018
We Play Senior Softball
Mark Hojnacki There is no doubt that many senior citizens live very active lives here in our community. Entering the golden years and beyond, seniors have consistently proven that retirement is not a static experience, but one in which they can continue to enrich themselves in various ways. Many men and women use their free…
Front Page, June 2018
Living Robson Senior Living Facility coming to SaddleBrooke
Robson Communities, Inc. and its affiliates, long recognized for their award-winning master planned Robson Resort Communities for active adults and, more recently, for their senior independent and assisted living Robson Senior Living Communities, plan to expand their offerings with a new Robson Senior Living Community north of Tucson. The new community will include independent,…