Jim Grosjean After a few years of declining support and interest, the Mountainview-Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) put on a real classic member-guest tournament and named it the Desperado. Yes, we were “desperate” to put on a great event, but I don’t think the name Desperado was meant to imply desperation on our part. This…
Evelyn Wiltshire This winter, eight teams from the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) proudly represented our community in the Southern Region of the Arizona Pickleball Players League (APPL), competing against teams from Tucson, Oro Valley, Udall Park, The Ranch, and Quail Creek. Founded in 2012, APPL was established to provide adult players with a structured, team-based,…
Kathy DeMerritt The Ladies’ Choice event took place on April 22. “Let’s Go to Mexico” was the theme, with no airfare or TSA involvement! Baja was right here in SaddleBrooke. In this nine-hole event, our ladies invite a gentleman to play. Prizes and a special lunch followed play on a beautiful, blue-sky morning. Eighteen foursomes…
Dee Rock Ladies join MountainView Lady Putters (MVLP) for different reasons: fun, companionship, being outdoors, and, of course, putting. But few may think of the volunteer requirement: “All members are required to participate on a committee or job assignment at some time during the year so our activities can continue to be successful.” Regardless of…
Jay Rosenlof Did we get your attention? We are the SaddleBrooke Wood Workers Club, and we are looking to help our community. Our club formed about two years ago with a focus on two major goals. First and foremost is to provide woodworking repairs and build wood projects for our friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke.…
Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club recently inducted its newest member, Louanne Meade. Having worked most of her career as a librarian and in disaster services, Louanne is no stranger to public service, which is what drew her to this particular club. She moved to SaddleBrooke in 2020 and has two adult daughters. Her…