Jerry Fay During the summer months, shoe donations have decreased; however, the need has not. As we enter the fall and winter months, the demand for shoes increases. The hope is that as snowbirds return, there will be an increase in donations. Regardless, everyone is encouraged to increase their donations. Currently, the program is focusing…
Sandy Jessop Each October, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cancer Support Group (CSG) hosts a golf cart ride and walk to Light the Night. This year we’re changing it up a bit! On Friday, Oct. 17, and/or Saturday, Oct. 18, you can be part of our mission to raise cancer awareness, honor survivors and their caregivers,…
Happy Tail: The Newlyweds Have Started a Family Romayne Trudo Sue and Dave Swengold were recently married in May of 2025. Ready to settle into their new life together in SaddleBrooke, they decided it was time to add to their family. The timing was perfect for a Yorkie mix named Roadie. He was found as…
Cut the Clutter—Shred Your Old Paper Files! Nancy McCluskey-Moore Stop giving outdated paper files valuable space in your home. Gather those no-longer-needed materials into boxes or bags and bring them to the Shredding and Recycling Event on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 9 a.m. to noon (or until the truck is full). The event, hosted by…
Leslie and Tom Mehalek The July blood drive was a tremendous success. We collected 74 units of blood, thanks to all of our wonderful donors! This is fantastic for a summer blood drive! Please join us for our next SaddleBrooke Blood Drive at the SaddleBrooke TWO ballroom on Saturday, Sept. 13, from 7 a.m. to…
Is Your House a Candidate for the Annual SBCO Home Tour? Nancy McCluskey-Moore Each year SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) hosts a tour of remodeled homes designed to show SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents changes that may inspire their own home improvements. This event helps SBCO inform both communities about its food, clothing, enrichment, and educational…
The Importance of Microchipping Your Pets Romayne Trudo Microchipping pets is a crucial step in responsible pet ownership, offering permanent identification that dramatically increases the chances of being reunited with a lost animal. Benefits of microchipping include: • Permanent, tamper-proof identification: Collars and tags can fall off or be removed. • Increased reunion rates: 72%…
Carol Emerson Tai chi is an ancient Chinese exercise consisting of a series of individual dance-like movements that flow smoothly from one to another in a sequence. When it is performed, tai chi integrates elements of movement, mind, and breath, making it a mind-directed, moving exercise. All movements involve weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing stances, correct body…
Happy Tail: It Takes a Village Romayne Trudo Early in April, LOVAR (Lifeline Oro Valley Animal Rescue) came to the rescue of a small, female dachshund that had been previously adopted from them several years ago. LOVAR was contacted because the owner was very ill, and Lil Girl (now called Lilly) was being unintentionally neglected…
EJ Snearly This event, aka “Bring a Friend,” has been a yearly golf tournament where MPLNiners ask friends or family to join them on the course. This year’s event was a shotgun and was held at the MountainView Golf Course on April 22. All members and guests convened at the MountainView Pro Shop area to…