Category: November 2016

SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters donate cards

Left to right: Cheri Utsler, Carol Ratza, Lonnie Treat, Leanne Bourgois, Director of Sales and Marketing for Amber Lights, Abbie Egolf and Carol Thompson

Carol Thompson Amber Lights senior living community residents were the recipients of 125 homemade cards when several volunteers from the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club delivered their crafts door-to-door. Each card was made and donated by members of the club. This event was the second of many such future visits planned. Leanne, the Director of Sales…

ALS Walk update

Barbara Feeley Sullenger On a beautiful sunny morning in September, walkers from SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch joined teams from all over Tucson for the annual Walk for a World Without ALS. Lou Gehrig’s disease has debilitated some of our residents, so we want to remember them and support those with ALS while working for a…

Shalom Club welcomes new members

Photo by Steve Weiss

Marlene Diskin Shalom is the Hebrew word meaning peace, harmony and tranquility. It is also used idiomatically to mean both hello and goodbye. On Saturday, September 24, members of the Ranch’s Shalom Club gathered at the home of Jackie and Ken Levitt for its annual kickoff party. “It was a joint effort,” said Jackie. “We…

Mark your calendar for photo session for online directory

Linda Shannon-Hills On Friday, December 2, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. we will be taking pictures of residents for the online SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA Directory. Drop in anytime during this time slot. This is the second session we have had with a great turnout. If you don’t have a picture in the directory now and would like…

SaddleBrooke Artisans Fall Fair Nov. 5

Art works you’ll see at the SaddleBrooke Artisan Fair

Eve Fly Fall is almost upon us and that means all the art shows and fairs will begin. The SaddleBrooke Artisan Fair will be held Saturday, November 5. So save the date to see over 100 SaddleBrooke artists show and sell their creations. Our show has been described as a show of Talent, Texture and…

Thank you to our vets

Thomas Warren Andrews, service time 1957-1962

Jan Christensen When Tom was a young child he loved the movie Don Winslow of the Navy. He thought being in the navy sounded exciting, never thinking he would be part of it. As the youngest of three boys, all interested in the military, he decided to apply to the Coast Guard Academy. Tom was…

A merry heart is good medicine

Terry Barringer So, it’s almost the end of the year and you are congratulating yourself on the number of times you have made it to the gym, your Fitbit has rewarded you with five gold stars for reaching your activity level goals, and after your annual exam your physician has pronounced you good for another…

Pool Players of the Brooke news and events

Joe Giammarino and Dominic Borland “Pool Players of the Brooke” want to thank our generous sponsors Sunny Side Up Café and Hardin Brothers Automotive in Catalina. On October 1, 2016 the Pool Players of the Brooke hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament at the SaddleBrooke Billiard Center. Tournament directors were Dominic Borland and Joe Giammarino. The…

The Amazing Story – The Advent of Christ

Aliyah Douglas

Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SadddleBrooke and their friends and neighbors has been the Advent Celebration hosted by the Women’s Ministry. This special program has become an annual tradition for the past 12 years. The MountainView Ballroom will be transformed for…