The third annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Club Expo held on March 31 was a great success with 46 groups and clubs showcasing their individual activities. This was an opportunity for the clubs and organizations located in the community to gather in one place and tell their stories. This year there seemed to be a celebratory feel…
Arizona Pathfinders, a non-profit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a two-day tour of the Great Apache Heritage Celebrations at Fort Apache, on 8-9 May 2015. The first day we visit the Besh-Ba-Gowah Archeological Park in Globe, AZ then have lunch at DeMarcos restaurant in Globe, AZ. We then travel to Show…
Punch Howarth A concert of 20th Century works are featured in the April concert of the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra. Opening the program will be Psalm 22, a new work by Michael Kiefer who is principal trumpet in SASO. Hong-Mei Xiao will be featured soloist in Bohuslav Martinu’s Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra of 1952. Following…
The Valentine’s Day Sock Hop event at the SBR tent on February 14 was attended by 52 residents and preferred guests. It was the memories of our past…from the balloon arch around the picture booth to the 50s themed drinks. DJ Warren, who can keep us moving, played the tunes that we could sing along…
A photo gallery from the 2015 DesertFest event.
Steve Weiss A non-political election was held at La Hacienda Club in the early evening on Friday, January 23, where the homeowners were asked to resolve the serious business of which wines should be served at the Bistro Viente as house red and white wines for the upcoming year. Although many of the attendees said…
Steve Weiss The Big Game was celebrated on February 1 on the big projector screen at La Hacienda Club. First the pool was finalized with the drawing of the numbers. Next the Bistro Viente served outstanding Mexican party food. Finally the game began. Although the game was the main focus, the commercials seemed to have…
Steve Weiss On Friday, January 30, one of the rainiest January days in the history of the Tucson area, a greatly needed comedy night was presented at La Hacienda Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch. Three very entertaining comedians made the night very enjoyable for those who trudged through the rain. The opening act was Gene Moore,…
Punch Howarth Linus Lerner will conduct the Southern Arizona Symphony Orchestra in three differing and interesting compositions in the April concert, plus a bonus. In addition to Psalm 22 by Michael Kiefer, Martinu’s Rhapsody-Concerto for Viola and Orchestra, featuring soloist Hong-Mai Xiao, and Masquerade Suite by Khachaturian, will be the winner of the annual Student Concerto Competition…
An interactive program with hands-on activities, lunar maps and displays and a short “walk” to the moon, is set for Saturday, March 7, at Oracle State Park Center for Environmental Education starting at 7:30 p.m. and continuing with night sky viewing of the waning moon through telescopes. The family-friendly presentation by Richard Boyer, formerly a…