Growing Citrus at High Elevation The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for a presentation “Growing Citrus at High…
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In previous articles I have mentioned MobileConnect. It is a wireless audio streaming system that allows users to receive audio directly on their smartphone. The MobileConnect app then uses your phone’s Bluetooth connection to send audio to your hearing aids. This fall, SaddleBrooke…
Robert A. Hanson Robert “Bob” Aaron Hanson passed away peacefully on Dec. 10, 2025, in his apartment home at The Tradition Senior Living. Bob was born on Oct. 13, 1942, in Independence, Iowa, to Chester and Genevieve (Sechler) Hanson. He grew up with his older sister, Sharon, and younger brother, Richard. They moved to Rochester,…
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hi Progress friends! I’m Emma, a cheerful little bichon-poodle mix living here in SaddleBrooke with my human Bill. You may have seen us out walking the golf course paths or cruising in our golf cart. In this column I share a dog’s-eye view on your questions…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg A Memory from 1969 We recently attended a performance of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. The second selection was “Concierto de Aranjuez,” by Joaquín Rodrigo, a piece that I have loved since 1969 when I was an exchange student living with a Spanish host family in Aranjuez. Aranjuez is located between…
Bonnie Barazani On Dec. 7 Preserve residents gathered at the MountainView ballroom. First there were passed hors d’oeuvres, then salad, the entrée, and dessert—all delicious. Chuck Moses provided music, and the dance floor was busy until the last song was played at 9 p.m. In the end, many had tired feet, but a good time…