Dawn Walker Watch this space! SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) summer concert will include several pieces from the American Folk Tradition in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. Details are still being worked out, but the concert will be held at The Holy Way Presbyterian Church 4040 S Bilbray Ave,…
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June 2026, Front Page
Open During Construction
Carol Merlini As you may have noticed the SaddleBrooke One Craft Center and gift shop have been all but demolished. What happened to the groups and clubs that met there? Well, as for the Monday Sew Busy Cut-ups and Tuesday morning Sew ‘n Sews its business as usual. They still meet from 9 a.m. to…
June 2026, Front Page
Residents Tour County’s Election Facility
Keith Schiller On May 5, Pinal County election officials, headed by Dana Lewis, Recorder for Pinal County, and with our Supervisor Jeffrey McClure led a tour for Saddlebrooke residents of the state-of-the-art election headquarters in Florence. Concerns about the integrity of the voting procedures and safeguards so that only qualified voters can cast ballots have…
May 2026, Front Page
Pickleball Teams Shine at the Championships
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,…
May 2026, Front Page
Nature Club visits Canoa Ranch
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…
May 2026, Front Page
Gadabouts Visit Horse Sanctuary
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…
May 2026, Front Page
Line Dance Club Is for Everyone
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…
May 2026, Front Page
SaddleBrooke Doctor on Kwajalein Island
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…
May 2026, Front Page
Fruit Pickers Spectacular Harvest Season
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…
April 2026, Front Page
A Great Way to Display Your Talent
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…