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…
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July 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – July 2025
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…
May 2025, Sports
Birds of a Feather Bring Friends Together
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…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Freethinkers’ Italian Dinner Party
Barbara Starrett On April 23 SaddleBrooke Freethinkers had a member dinner party at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. About 120 members attended, with 80 sitting inside and 40 sitting out on the patio. The weather was perfect. The food was provided by the club, and members brought their beverage of choice. The party was enjoyed…
Generals, May 2025
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – May 2025
Please Consider Planned Giving Marge Boulden Our endowment is designed to sustain SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s mission for the future. It is a meaningful and thoughtful way to carry forward your compassion and concern for rescued pets in Southern Arizona, enabling us to plan and create a more significant impact over time. Contributions are invested,…
May 2025, Front Page
Oracle Schools Foundation Celebrating Our Success!
Ann Vernon Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala Planning Committee met at the home of Ann and Nile Vernon to celebrate a very successful event that raised over $65,000 (with more money coming in) to help support kindergarten prep and related educational programs in the Mountain Vista School District in Oracle. The…
April 2025, Generals
Tri-Community Food Bank – April 2025
Thank You, Epic Racers, for Your Donations to TCFB On Feb. 15-16 Epic Rides sponsored the 24 Hours in the Old Pueblo bike race in the Sonoran Desert. This race has been held for 25 years and is one of the largest 24-hour team relay and solo rider mountain bike events in the world. Each…
March 2025, Front Page
Community Church @ SDB Collects 1,272 Cans of Soup
Jerry Fay The Community Church at SaddleBrooke (CCSB) kicked off their annual soup can drive with a concert of gospel music by the Liberty Quartet. The Liberty Quartet is a nationally renowned gospel group whose mission is to spread the message of Christ through music. They played to a standing-room-only crowd at the DesertView Performing…
March 2025, Generals
Prescription Drug Drop-Off Program
Drop off your unused prescription medications! Location: Pinal County Sheriff’s Substation, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd. in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart March Schedule: Friday, March 14, from 10 a.m. to noon Tuesday, March 25, from 2 to 4 p.m. Requirements: Please, no liquids, syringes, creams, or sharp needles. • Pills must be in a sealed plastic…
February 2025, Features
Jerry Fay Makes a Difference!
Debbie McGeehan Every year Jerry and Cheryl Fay give of their time to raise money for the Salvation Army. They are members of the SaddleBrooke Tennis Club and active members of SaddleBrooke Community Church. How do they raise money? Jerry lines up volunteers to work a shift or more ringing the bell at the red…