Jim Smith Twelve members of the SaddleBrooke Photography Club and several guests recently visited Boyce Thompson Arboretum, located just off U.S. Highway 60 near Superior, Ariz. Founded in the early 1920s by mining magnate William Boyce Thompson, the arboretum was born out of a deep appreciation and wonder of plant life. Today, it is Arizona’s…
March Humphrey On Feb. 22 the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club had 17 hikers participate in the 13th Annual Move Across 2 Ranges event. This fantastic event begins with hiking in the beautiful Tortolita Mountains and concludes with a hike in Catalina State Park. There was a challenge for everyone: 7.5 miles, 10 miles, 14.5 miles, and…
Heather Wolf Did you know that the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries loaned more than 47,000 items to almost 2,200 households in 2024? Thank you, SaddleBrooke, for your continued support and usage of this wonderful amenity! The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries are run by a dedicated team of volunteers. They manage three library locations (SaddleBrooke One, DesertView, and…
Noelle Minck The Jack Fritz Pentathlon was originally created during the pandemic as a way for the SaddleBrooke Swim Club (SBSC) to keep in contact with fellow club members. This year’s meet brought together a dynamic group of swimmers, striving to achieve personal bests while continuing to foster a strong sense of solidarity. Mike McFayden,…
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) was founded in 2005, and the first session offered 12 courses. Today, the ILR offers approximately 30 courses for SaddleBrooke residents per year taught by more than 50 qualified instructors, including courses in history, geology, political science, art, medicine, literature, music, science, astronomy, religion, mythology, magic,…
Cheri Emahiser Get ready to experience an afternoon of glitz, glamour, and unforgettable entertainment! Get your tickets now for And the Tony Goes to …. Join us for a dazzling Sunday afternoon on March 30 at 4 p.m. and a nostalgic journey through your favorite musical hits. Purchase tickets at dvpac.net or at the DesertView…
Shauna Farnell When there’s darkness, destruction, and loss in one’s life, hugging an adorable, fluffy dog has a way of letting a little light in. After fires broke out in Southern California this year and hundreds of people lost homes and businesses, SaddleBrooke residents Bernie the Bernadoodle and his handler Jim Watts did what they…
Jerry Fay The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) kicked off their annual soup can drive with a concert of gospel music by the Liberty Quartet. The Liberty Quartet is a nationally renowned gospel group whose mission is to spread the message of Christ through music. They played to a standing-room-only crowd at the DesertView Performing…
Lynda Fraley The SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club (SBLDC) held its annual meeting and elected a new board of directors on Jan. 13. Other items on the agenda included a review of club finances and acknowledgment of the accomplishments of board members and various committees. Jane Sims, former vice president, will be the new club president.…
Jim Grosjean February is an important month for MPMGA golfers. By now, the competitive juices are starting to boil, even while the outdoor temperatures are still rather frigid. The annual blood-letting known as the Javelina Cup will be played on Feb. 19 at SaddleBrooke One and on Feb. 20 at MountainView. The battle royale between…