Tag: events

Music and Garden Party with Musician Mike Holper

George and Melody Van Ess Please join us on April 22 for a private Mike Holper concert featuring tunes from the ‘60s to today, all held in the lush, botanical backyard of George and Melody Van Ess. The evening includes heavy appetizers, beer, wine, and dessert—all in support of Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF). Since 2015,…

Blood Drive

Leslie Mehalek The January blood drive was a tremendous success. We collected 76 units of blood thanks to all our wonderful donors! Please join us for our next SaddleBrooke Blood Drive at the SaddleBrooke TWO ballroom on Saturday, March 28, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. We have 80 people signed up already! We have…

Hiking in the Heat

Diana Smith Please join us on Wednesday, April 22, at 4 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center for the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club’s final program of the 2025-26 season, “Hiking Safely and Comfortably in the Desert Heat.” Jeff Merten, general manager of Tucson REI, will share information on choosing the right gear and equipment, as…

Spring Kid’s Day April 4

Don’t let your grandkids miss the Egg Hunt and fun activities at SaddleBrooke TWO on Saturday, April 4. All families are welcome! The SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee has lots of fun activities planned for the SaddleBrooke TWO Spring Kid’s Day on Saturday, April 4. In the morning, the MountainView clubhouse will be…

The Director’s Cut: A Decade of Notable Notes

Cheri Emahiser SaddleBrooke Singers Spring Concert—Saturday Matinee, March 28 For 10 years our fabulous director Tanya Elias has led the SaddleBrooke Singers in filling our community with music—from the soulful strains of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” to the bright optimism of “Aquarius,” the cinematic glow of “City of Stars,” and the patriotic sweep of “O,…

Ready to Improve Your Swimming Skills but Not Sure Where to Begin?

Julie Adamen Dive into SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s Let’s Swim Clinic, a free program exclusively for SaddleBrooke residents. This welcoming clinic is designed to help participants improve stroke technique and build endurance in a fun, supportive environment. It’s perfect for anyone interested in starting or strengthening a lap swimming routine for fitness. Clinic Highlights: • Emphasis…

Capturing Details, Evoking Emotion

Terry Heggy In January, local photographer Bob Hills gave a presentation to the Photography Club about creating eye-catching photographic art with techniques such as intentional blur, double exposures, and overlaid textures. The techniques he demonstrated achieve images that are thought-provoking and moody, turning a static image into something that tells a story through the feelings…

Use of AI as a Tool in Genealogy

Laurence Edralin Genealogists are challenged constantly with how to get past brick walls they encounter while researching their family roots. The resources available are many, but wouldn’t it be nice to have a sounding board to query and help find details hidden in the vast amount of data that exists out there in myriads of…

A Little Dose of History Through Coinage

Sharon Erwin Are you curious about how coins and currency changes have reflected historical events? Then we suggest you come and check out the SaddleBrooke Coin Club, which features an educational talk at each meeting. The January speaker was a guest from the Tucson Coin Club, Bill Shelton, and his educational presentation was Gold Coinage…