January gardening lecture Zann Wilson The Gardeners Exchange in conjunction with the SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch Master Gardeners invites you to attend “Colorful Winter Perennials” presented by Eric Clark, Horticulturist at Civano Nursery, Tucson, on Thursday, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. in the west ballroom of MountainView in SaddleBrooke. Eric has worked as a horticulturist and landscape designer for 25…
December 2019
Don’t miss holiday golf cart procession—December 13
The annual holiday golf parade will be held this year on Friday, Dec. 13, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Line up starts at 1:30 p.m. if you wish to participate. This year has a new twist. The neighborhood is so much larger and complex to drive with decorated carts, so we have shortened the…
December 2019
The Madaras Gallery offers the largest collection of Tucson holiday cards/gifts
Thee Madaras Gallery is a gift-giving wonderland filled with holiday home décor, jewelry, unique southwest gifts and fine art, all with a price point for everyone. Now, with more than 25 different southwest holiday cards, the Gallery features the largest collection of Tucson-themed cards and ornaments, painted and manufactured right here in Tucson. Also featured…
December 2019
December Art Classes
Watercolor Batik with Karen Brungardt Thursday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 7 (Full Day); All Levels: $60 for members, $70 for non-members. Fragmented Florals with Robbie Summers Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nov. 8 (Full Day); All levels: $60 for members and $70 for non-members. Ink and Watercolor Florals with Karen Brungardt Tuesday 1 to 4…
December 2019
Democratic Club visited by “out of this world” speaker
Dale Farland and Kim Schweitzer The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club held their first annual fundraiser event on Oct. 29 at the Sol Ballroom. It was a big success as the event sold out within ten days. There were more than 230 residents and guests attending. There were beautiful centerpieces of blue and silver stars on every…
December 2019
SBR National Park Club meeting and guest speaker well attended
Rob Lonjers On Oct. 15, the new SaddleBrooke Ranch National Park Club hosted guest speaker, Charles ‘Butch’ Farabee, a retired national park ranger and author. He presented “National Parks 101,” a captivating review of the structure, function, and history of the National Park Service. The talk was interlaced with many amazing stories involving the real-life heroes who…
December 2019
Holiday gala party—SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Club
Karen Cain In December—with the spirit of celebration in the air—come join us at the next Women’s Club twilight delight on Monday, Dec. 9 from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. It is going to be a surprise-filled evening with great gifts and other surprises! We will be limiting the event to 200 women, so…
December 2019
Spotlight on Advertiser: The Paseo Financial GroupTaking A Reverse Mortgage – Counseling Comes First
Reverse mortgages can help you stay in your home and even add to your monthly income. All you need is to be over 62 years of age and have enough equity in your home. Before you can take a HUD backed home equity conversion mortgage (HECM) reverse mortgage, you will need to go through a…
December 2019
Pharmacy – Edited
Desert Life Pharmacy coming to SaddleBrooke At a recent Rotary meeting, we spoke with the owner and pharmacist of the new Desert Life Pharmacy, who will be coming to the SaddleBrooke Shopping Center (63675 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd., Suite S) in early 2020. Brianne has served as our public relations chair since 2018 and came to discuss her passion…
December 2019
Have you heard about the Real ID?
Linda Shannon-Hills Take a look at your driver’s license. If it doesn’t have a star in the upper corner of the card, then your license is not Real ID compliant. And if you’re planning to take a domestic commercial flight any time after Oct. 1, 2020, you’ll need to take action, make some decisions, or carry…