Bucks 4 Books Raffle Helps Fund SaddleBrooke Libraries Barry Swartzberg Many SaddleBrooke residents assume that because the three SaddleBrooke community libraries are housed in the SaddleBrooke and MountainView clubhouses and DesertView, the libraries are funded through our homeowners’ dues. In reality, the HOAs provide space, shelving, and computers for the libraries, but the books, large-print…
James Edward Graham James Edward Graham, 79, of SaddleBrooke (Tucson), Ariz., passed away on Nov. 3, 2021, into God’s Grace, after receiving medical procedures and while visiting his daughter and her family in New Jersey. Jim, as he was affectionately known, was born on April 30, 1942, in Freeport, Ill., to Elvin and Ione Graham…
Janet Fabio, Renee Mazin, and Sharon Scanlan The holidays are here, and the DesertView Library can make this hectic season a little easier. If grandkids are visiting, bring them to the DesertView Library to find books and DVDs in the Children’s Collection. There are holiday classics, such as Polar Express and How the Grinch Stole Christmas.…
Debbie McGeehan Organized play tennis is always fun on Saturday mornings, but it was especially memorable on Oct. 30. Jeff and Anne Williams invited the organized play tennis players and spouses to their beautiful home on the golf course after two hours of playing tennis. Almost 30 people accepted their invitation. Drinks, along with a…
Eileen J. Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners’ two-day golf tournament was held Nov. 8 and 9 at MountainView Golf Club. Beautiful weather brought out a large group of golfers to compete in the event. The luncheon was coordinated by Becky Lima and served by the MountainView Bar and Grill staff. Table decorations were made…
Linda Lyon There were no fish, but plenty of fish stories, at the recent SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers (SBFF) social. Forty-five members and their guests enjoyed good food, fellowship, and fun times. Officially established in March 2020, the SBFF has now grown to a membership of over 70, despite COVID lockdowns. Members are now eager to…