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FSL presents “The Sinking of the Reuben James”

Friends of the Saddlebrooke Libraries lecture series continues on April 21 with Mark Schwartz presenting “The Sinking of the Reuben James.” The presentation explores the simmering background of military and political issues between two nations on the verge of war. The USS Reuben James was sunk by a Nazi U-boat in the North Atlantic weeks…

The Gardeners Exchange presentation April 12

The Gardeners Exchange of SaddleBrooke Ranch welcomes Pinal County Master Gardener Intern Alison Lang to speak on “Understanding Gardening in the Desert: The Basics.” This presentation will take place on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. in La Hacienda Club, La Mesa Room. Alison has been an avid gardener for many years, from New…

SBRWGA President’s Cup results

Front row: Marlyce Myka, Sue Wells, Charlene Culver, Carol Mihal, Mary Snowden, Janice Mihora, Colleen Carey and Cheri Alfrey; back row: Jeanne Hardiman, Jeanne Hansel, Jeanne Osterlund, Mindy Hawkins, Connie Klappenbach, Bonnie Stark, Donna Oliverio, Jeanne Jensen, Joyce DeYoung, Alex Anna and June Nichols

The SaddleBrooke Ranch Women’s Golf Association held its annual Presidents Cup tournament Tuesday, February 16 and 25, 2016. Nineteen members participated in the event. They not only enjoyed friendly competition but also followed up with a great lunch provided by the Hacienda Club Bistro. After lunch prizes were handed out to the winners listed below:…

Sonoran Bells presents “Ring in the Season” December 13

The Sonoran Bells

Donna Langwig Sonoran Bells, in cooperation with Vista Fine Arts, presents “Ring In the Season” on Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m. Sonoran Bells, Tucson’s premier community handbell ensemble, will close their 2015 season on December 13 with a concert at Vista de la Montaña Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. Under the…

Holiday Home Tour

Menorah given to SBCO member upon her engagement 59 years ago. Photo by Ken Siarkiewicz

Nan Nasser The Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, will take place Sunday, December 6, starting at Suite L in the commercial center on SaddleBrooke Blvd. In addition to seven open houses there will be a boutique of items made by our residents! You may arrive at noon to see the boutique, or…

Resurrection Church to hold Christmas Eve service

Resurrection Church Intern Pastor Stephen Hilding and his wife Annie

David Stanard Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke will hold a Christmas Eve service on December 24. The time will be 1:00 p.m. and the place will be the Vermilion Room at the HOA one clubhouse. All SaddleBrooke residents and their guests are invited to attend. This service of Christmas music and a message will be led…

FSL 2016 membership kick off Treasures of the Southwest

Hopi-Tewa pottery by the Nampeyo family, c. 1900-1930. Photo by Jannelle Weakly. Photo courtesy Arizona State Museum

Established in 1893, the Arizona State Museum (ASM) at the University of Arizona is renowned for its excellence in preserving, interpreting and presenting the material culture of the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. On January 21 the Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries annual membership kick-off event will showcase two of ASM’s world-class collections—the world’s largest and…

Birthdays celebrated at November luncheon

Marlene Diskin Members of the Birthday Club and their guests enjoyed the opportunity to mix, mingle and socialize with each other at the November 9 luncheon. Several times a year the club chooses to forego a speaker and instead give guests a lovely setting in which to meet new residents and spend relaxed time with…