Richard Davis The SaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus is gearing up for a new year, new music to learn, and outreach to entertain groups in SaddleBrooke, Oro Valley, and Tucson. The chorus has been here for about two decades—two decades of music learning and camaraderie. Barbershop music began in this country in the late 1800s when men…
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Generals, March 2026
Senior Village – March 2026
You Still Have Time to Make a Qualified Charitable Donation Laura Anderson Have you decided on the amount of your charitable contribution for your 2025 Arizona state tax return? You still have time. The deadline for donating to Senior Village and have your donation qualify for the 2025 tax credit is April 15, 2026. As…
Generals, March 2026
The Tucson Festival of Books—Amazing Authors
Renee Mazin and Janet Fabio The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries invite you to read books by authors participating in Tucson’s Festival of Books (TFOB) March 14-15. This annual event at the University of Arizona campus is one of the largest book festivals in the country. This year’s festival headliners are Craig Johnson, Salman Rushdie, Erik Larson,…
March 2026, Generals
Publicity Coordinator Wanted for Health Fair
If you’re looking for a part-time volunteer position that will leverage your communication skills, come join the SaddleBrooke Health Fair Planning Committee! The publicity coordinator oversees the outbound marketing for the Health Fair and Health Night Out events. This includes writing and submitting articles to our community newspapers with the skills needed to write, edit,…
March 2026, Generals
Voices in the Oaks Prepares ‘Ten Years of Song’ Celebration
Lu Legel The Voices in the Oaks Chorale “Ten Years of Song” program promises to be a joyful celebration with diverse music and memorable moments as we revisit our “favorites” from 10 years of performing. Come and enjoy something for everyone: Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah;” “Turn, Turn, Turn,” by Pete Seeger; “Blue Skies;” “Fascinating Rhythm;” “Boogie…
Generals, March 2026
SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings and Friends
Dawn A. Walker Our April concert at DesertView Performing Arts Center will feature three guest artists: Alan Honeker on tuba, Dr. Astrid Chan on piano, and Dr. Esteban Hernandez-Parra (viola professor at the University of Arizona) on viola. The concert is on April 18 at 6 p.m. at the DesertView Performing Arts Center. Tickets are…
March 2026, Generals
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,…
March 2026, Generals
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…
Generals, March 2026
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…
March 2026, Front Page
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…