Ranchette Putters Celebrate Outstanding Results

Carol Beeley and Paula Burns The SaddleBrooke Ranchette Putters wrapped up an exciting month of play in April 2026, with strong competition, impressive improvement, and several outstanding hole-in-one performances highlighted throughout the month. Leading the April prize winners was Jan Junkin with a stellar average score of 34.5. Tied closely behind were Linda Nicholson and…

WINOs with a Hiking Problem—Age Does Not Define Them

Linda Shannon-Hills In a world that often measures age in limitations, this group has chosen a different metric: miles walked together. Week after week, they lace up their boots and head into the hills, defying stereotypes about aging. As they prepare to start their hike, they joke, adjust their walking sticks, and argue about which…

Little Readers Encouraged by Resident Woodworkers

Nancy McCluskey-Moore For many years, first grade students at Ray Elementary School in Kearny receive a handmade bookcase and at least two books at the end of the school year. Each child annually receives an additional two books (through the third grade) to store in their bookcase. This program was started by the Rotary Club…

250th Anniversary of the United States Concert

Dawn A. Walker Coming up soon! SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings (SBWS) summer concert will include several pieces from the American Folk Tradition in honor of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The concert will be held at The Holy Way Presbyterian Church, 4040 S Bilbray Ave., Tucson, AZ 85746. This is the…

Fairways and Friendships

Patti Jo Lewis Congratulations Susan Ness and her guest BJ Murray, Champions! This team finished the two-day rounds at net 129 (15 under par) at our Cactus Flower Tournament (Member-Guest) for the SBR Women’s Golf Association. The tournament was played on May 4-6, 2026, proudly sponsored by Robson Resort Communities and Blease Financial. We had…

SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club – July 2026

SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club Welcomes New Member Mike Frankovich Christianne Dettmann The SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club is thrilled to have yet another new member join its ranks! Club President Bob Lamar officially inducted Mike Frankovich at the club’s regular business meeting on May 7. Sponsored by current Rotarian Jack Stebe, Mike brings to the club…