Ruth Caldwell It was a crisp, sunny morning when eight hikers and five dogs set out for a dog-friendly club hike in the 50 Year Trail area. Ari, Susie, Hudson, Marley, and Pepe had a wonderful time taking in all the different sights, smells, and tastes along the trail. Of course, the hikers enjoyed being…
Noelle Minck The Masters swimming community thrives on dedication, camaraderie, and a shared love for the water. For the SaddleBrooke Swim Club (SBSC), achieving All-American status is a pinnacle accomplishment. Several members recently shared their stories, reflecting on their journeys and what swimming means to them. A Lifelong Passion for Swimming Julie Adamen, a relatively…
Jennifer Citron Bragging rights and Chili Cook-off Champion status were up for grabs at the Unit 28 gathering on Jan. 18. More than 30 neighbors gathered to sup, sample, and score the 11 entries at the western-themed evening. The crowd chowed down on their favorites, supplemented with cornbread varieties or rice, while the winners were…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…