Connie Kotke Monday mornings are lively on the main putting green behind the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. That’s when dozens of Verde Sputters come together to enjoy 18 holes of ever-changing fun. Women of all skill levels find a sense of accomplishment as they focus on skills of aim and speed. They also find lots of…
Scott Erwin and Candace Brockey On a very cold Jan. 15 evening, a total of 44 unit representatives, deputy representatives, and guests met at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center to meet, greet, and celebrate the beginning of a new year. Normally, our meetings are scripted and agenda-driven. At this event, we were able to enjoy…
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino All SaddleBrooke billiards enthusiasts are still in awe of SaddleBrooke One’s commitment in leading the effort to upgrade our Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room and make it the premier billiards room in the area. In anticipation of four brand-new, beautiful, 9-foot Diamond Pro-Am commercial pool tables being installed on Oct.…
Ellen Avenoso On Nov. 14, 16, and 18 the SBWGA-18 Holers held their final major tournament of the year: The Cactus Classic. This is a three-day net tournament comprising 18 holes of play on each of the SaddleBrooke One nines. Forty-seven members participated, and with the generous sponsorship of Lexus of Tucson, we were able…
The Life of a Donated Book Bernice Christian You may be thinking to yourself, I know exactly where my donated book will end up—on the shelf of one of our three SaddleBrooke Libraries. Well, that may be the case, or it may not. If you have been to any of our libraries, you will notice…
Sandra Murray and Shirley Hamann SaddleBrooke One competed at the 2023 AZ Senior Women’s State Championship held Sept. 18 through 20 at Briarwood Country Club, Sun City West, Ariz. This prestigious tournament is 54 holes of individual stroke play, played over three days. Players are flighted according to age and handicap. Flights are as follows:…
Stuart Watkins SaddleBrooke One offers water aerobics at 7 and 8 a.m. each morning. The only fee is a lifetime membership of $5. This covers the CDs and machines that have to be bought and replaced every now and then. Sometimes there are 25 to 30 members in the pool listening to the tapes, exercising (of course), and…
SaddleBrooke One is excited to host the ninth annual Golf Cart and Lights Parade on Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 5 p.m., starting at the SaddleBrooke One driving range, with check-in and registration on the RoadRunner Grill patio. Decorate your carts and join the fun, sharing Christmas cheer with your friends and neighbors. Last year, we…
Effective immediately: Due to our new computer system that involves a more cash register approach, we need to implement some changes. Events Committee initial ticket sales will continue to be on Wednesdays between 9:00 and 10:00 a.m. in the clubhouse foyer. When ticket sales close at 10:00 a.m., they will not re-open until 1:00 p.m.…