Kristi Halvorson, Harvey Smith, and Barbara Barr Bengen May 22 was a red-letter day for The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, District 5500, Tucson, Arizona, USA, and the Rotary Club of Hermosillo Milenia, District 4100, Hermosillo, Mexico. The two Rotary clubs have officially agreed to join together as “Sister Clubs” for three years. This exciting partnership,…
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool Over the years cue sticks have evolved a lot. In 1978 I was playing with house sticks in the local pool hall in Big Spring, Texas, when the owner encouraged me to order a cue from a friend of his in Colorado Springs, Colo. His name was Bill Stroud, the owner…
Jim Hoagland It was another successful year for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Cuckoos Birdathon. Later in May, after the submission date for this article, the Cuckoos would find out if they defended their title of “Best Bucks for Birds” at the Tucson Bird Alliance (TBA) wrap-up party. With the donations and pledges, thanks to friends,…
Mardiece Patrick This year’s Dinko de Mayo Pickleball Tournament was three days of nonstop laughter, strong competition, and fun. Over 125 people competed in Women’s, Mixed, and Men’s Doubles over the three-day period. Gold, silver, and bronze medals were awarded to the top three competitors in each category. There were several three-way ties that came…
Didi Yontef-Roberts On April 27, Unit 21 residents had their biannual Block Party. With 67 people in attendance, it was, once again, a wonderful way to meet new friends, see old acquaintances, and enjoy great food contributions and drinks, all while enjoying our beautiful spring weather. There were driveway games to play, conversations to catch…
Constance Garrison On April 15, 75 players competed in the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Lady Niners 2025 Cactus Flower Invitational. The tournament was a scramble with a shotgun start. We invited guest participants from seven other clubs: Oro Valley CC, The Views, MountainView–Preserve, Highlands, Tucson National, Crooked Tree, and SaddleBrooke HOA One. Outside participants were paired…