Sharon Scanlan On April 30, Queen Camilla was interviewed by Jenna Bush Hager on the Today Show. She started a charity during the pandemic in 2020 called The Queen’s Reading Room, an online book club, with the belief that “reading has the power to make life better.” https://thequeensreadingroom.co.uk/ The Queen’s Reading Room has now reached…
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May 2026, Clubs & Classes
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke’s Pathways to Possibility
Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke sponsored the first-ever trade fair at the San Manuel Community Center for members of the Copper Corridor communities. Entitled “Pathways to Possibility”, the trade fair not only featured employment and career opportunities but also scholarships for training. The community center was filled with a wide variety of…
May 2026, Clubs & Classes
Salute! The Italian Club Enjoys an Evening of Delicious Cuisine and Warm Camaraderie!
Andy Marino The SaddleBrooke Italian Heritage Club celebrated in true Italian style with a lively and festive evening at Scordato’s Pizzeria and Restaurant! More than 40 members gathered in a private dining room, where the spirit of la dolce vita was alive and well. Guests delighted in the freedom to indulge from a mouthwatering menu—savoring…
May 2026, Generals
It’s Time to Celebrate Reading!
Donna Thompson Mountain Vista school in Oracle held their annual family reading night in March drawing more than 100 kids. There were lots of games including reading by flashlight in the library. And there were lots of prizes. The Arizona Literacy Fund, based in SaddleBrooke, donated 100 Adventures of Carly and Charly books. A good…
Generals, May 2026
Let’s Multiply Our Impact!
Donna Thompson For many reasons, Pinal County public schools have an average third grade math proficiency score of 20%, which is significantly lower than the Arizona statewide average of 34%. Overall, this puts Arizona in 45th place for math according to NationsReportCard.gov. Holy cow! Peak math scores were recorded in 2019 and have never recovered. Over the…
May 2026, Front Page
Fruit Pickers Spectacular Harvest Season
Corey Loyd The SaddleBrooke fruit pickers (SB pickers) recently ended their picking season for the year after a spectacular three months of picking fruit throughout SaddleBrooke. The SB pickers is a group founded four years ago by Dotti McKee and Jill Darban with a few others who saw the need for fruit to be harvested…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
March 2026, Clubs & Classes
A Night of Roots and Rivalry: Italian Heritage Club Triumphs at Trivia Night
Andy Marino The SaddleBrooke Activity Center was transformed into a vibrant “piazza” this February as the Italian Heritage Club hosted an unforgettable evening for more than 50 residents. The room was a sea of il Tricolore—the green, white, and red of the Italian flag—with classic Italian melodies providing a soundtrack to an evening centered on…
March 2026, Generals
38 New Preserve Residents Meet and Greet at Brunch
Bonnie Barazani The Preserve held the annual “newbies” brunch on Feb. 1 at the Barazanis’ home. All new residents who moved into The Preserve in the past year were invited to attend. A home-cooked meal was provided at no cost to them. A good time was had by all 38 “newbies” who met other new…
Sports, February 2026
Relishing Pickleball: Mastering the Spin Game
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…