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Friday night with friends

From left: Shirley Selk, Lauchette Low, Richard McCarty, Woody Thompson, Kelly Respond, Sue Birky; photo by Clayton Thomas

Patty Elliott What do SaddleBrooke and Splendido have in common on a Friday night? Other than being home to retirees of a variety of ages, both offer happy hours and opportunities for socialization with friends. The same holds true for the folks from Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke. On Friday, November 4 two patio parties were…

Two unusual Christmas gatherings

Shirin McArthur Episcopal Church of the Apostles is hosting two free Christmas-season gatherings this year. The first is an Advent and Christmas discussion series entitled Painting the Stars: Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith. The program takes place on Wednesday evenings and includes a 20-minute video followed by discussion in small groups. The videos include…

From your Events Committee at SaddleBrooke One

Saturday, December 31 – New Year’s Eve Harry Mathews will be rocking the clubhouse to ring in the New Year. Join us for what promises to be another memorable evening! Bring in the New Year close to home with live music and a gourmet dinner! The evening starts with Chef’s Choice passed appetizers at 7:30…

Fourth annual Golf Cart Parade December 21

Valerie Malik Four years ago several HOA 1 couples got together and decided that a Christmas golf cart parade would be a lot of fun. So, they decorated their carts with lights and holiday cheers. Before the parade they met at one of the couple’s home for drinks and appetizers. As soon as the sun…

2018 Variety Show planners announce theme

Gail Nelli

Sue Case, Tim Koch and Gail Nelli The theme has been selected for the 2018 Variety Show and it is SaddleBrooke’s Got Talent! This will be a showcase of the various talents of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents and will not be a competition. Whether it is song, dance, instrumental or spoken, your talent may…

Queen Victoria comes to SaddleBrooke

MASTERPIECE VICTORIA Shown: JENNA COLEMAN as Victoria (C) ITV Plc for MASTERPIECE This image may be used only in the direct promotion of MASTERPIECE CLASSIC. No other rights are granted. All rights are reserved. Editorial use only. USE ON THIRD PARTY SITES SUCH AS FACEBOOK AND TWITTER IS NOT ALLOWED.

Barbara Williams It’s coming to SaddleBrooke soon—the blockbuster follow-up to Downton Abbey! Victoria, the highly anticipated new drama series chronicling the epic life of Queen Victoria, will air on Masterpiece PBS beginning January 15, 2017. SaddleBrooke residents will have an opportunity to view an exclusive prescreening. Arizona Public Media invites you to attend the sneak preview on January…

SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardens presents Dr. Glenn Wright – Growing Unusual Citrus – January 19

SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners will present Growing Unusual Citrus by Dr. Glenn Wright on Thursday, January 19 at 1:00 pm. in the MountainView Ballroom West. Dr. Glenn Wright, noted citrus expert and researcher, will be bringing us a program designed to encourage you to try growing something different in your yard besides the ordinary lemon,…

Give the gift of dance

If you are looking for a special gift, an evening of dining and dancing is a lovely choice. There are a myriad of dance opportunities scheduled in SaddleBrooke for this winter and spring. They range from informal practice sessions to elegant dance galas. These are all sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club and the…

50s and 60s Sock Hop update

Jane Gromelski Return with us to those thrilling years when we were young. Some of us went to the dances and danced; some watched from the sidelines. Bah! To that we can all get on the floor and dance with our own moves—come and have fun with the music of our golden youth! We have…

SASO wishes a happy holiday with a musical menu

Punch Howarth All of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra family wishes all our readers a joyful holiday season. At a time when most are planning menus for the celebrations, the following might be helpful. Divided into eight areas are the following: A. Drinks or Cacophonous Bartok Dry Tartini – Cor Inglese Clarinet – Solturn –…