Senior Village celebrates volunteers with a luncheon for 165 at the MountainView ballroom. Honored to give back to those who have given so much, Senior Village extends a heartfelt thank you to… Read moreApril is Volunteer Appreciation Month
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Preschoolers and Kindergarteners: Egg hunt - 10 a.m. Paper craft - 11 a.m. Read moreEaster Egg Hunt and Paper Craft Activities For Grandkid’s Day on Saturday, April 19
Did you know that the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries loaned more than 47,000 items to almost 2,200 households in 2024? Thank you SaddleBrooke for your continued support and usage of this won… Read moreFriends of SaddleBrooke Libraries Thankful for Support
Regarding recycling, consider the three Rs mantra: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This seems logical to those of us who want to save the environment. But, is it really that simple? No. It’s not. In f… Read moreA Case for Recycling
The first time I met Michael Sedgwick at a SaddleBrooke Writers Group meeting, he captivated the room with his rich storytelling, quick wit and genuine warmth. It was clear he was more than ju… Read moreMichael Sedgwick: A Life of Words and Wisdom
It’s BACK! The PEO Annual Fashion Show is B-A-C-K! The women of PEO Chapter EP invite you to join them for lunch and a fashion show with J. Jill fashions at the MountainView Ballroom on Friday… Read more“Passion for Fashion, Women Helping Women Reach for the Stars”
The soldier often saluted the flag Read moreThanks Soldier
As soon as my mother opened the back door of the house and led me into the dense blackness of the garden, the old Irish woman waiting outside picked me up and hugged me. This self-appointed gu… Read moreBombing Run
I have had a long fascination with Morocco, maybe starting with Casablanca (from the eponymous movie), followed by Fez, when my aunt who worked there sent one of their iconic hats with the red… Read moreThe Wonders of Morocco
Dancing is a great exercise for couples, it has many benefits. It is great exercise as it builds synapses in the brain, and you do it with your partner. Best of all it is fun! It’s the only sp… Read moreSpring Partners Western Dance Classes
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was founded in 1997 to meet the needs of children living in the 11 current and former mining communities in the “Copper Corridor” stretching 100 miles no… Read moreSaddleBrooke Community Outreach Needs Volunteers to Help Local Students Succeed
Celebrate National Poetry Month this April! Read moreSaddleBrooke Writers Group Presents Poet-Imagery Tea Event
Calling all LADIES who love to dance. If you love to dance and want to learn a few new dance moves, join us every Friday in Craft Room 3 at HOA-1 from 9:15 a.m. to 10 a.m. No reservations requ… Read moreCalling All Dancers
The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries will be holding a book sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, March 31 under the portico at SaddleBrooke HOA-1 Clubhouse. Read moreDon't Miss the Book Sale on Monday, March 31
There is no place warmer than home, Read moreHome in a Burned-Out Car
Please join Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church at the Oro Valley Jazz Band concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 27. The concert, at the Mountain Shadows Church location, is free to the public.… Read moreFree Jazz Concert
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The journey of Senior Village’s Music Matinee Program began with a volunteer’s love of music and the power of healing and joy it brings to people. JoAnn Wilbour started her volunteer career wi… Read moreMusic Matinee is Moving to DesertView Performing Arts Center
Lithium-Ion batteries are used in various devices, commonly powering cell phones, laptops, tablets, power tools, electric cars and e-micromobility devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters. Here … Read moreLithium-ion Battery Safety Presentation
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries are featuring a lecture at 4 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre on Thursday, April 17 on "A Few Treasures from the Museum of Art at the University of Arizona. Read moreFriends of SaddleBrooke Libraries
A few weeks back I had to take my car into the dealership to have a cracked windshield repaired, after a sox-month circuitous journey of maneuvering through repairs and insurance issues. The w… Read moreThis I Have Learned...
The Oracle Historical Society (OHS) will be giving a presentation of the early years of one of Oracle's pioneer residents, William “Bill” Huggett. Read moreThe Early Years (1878-1924) of William Wesley “Bill” Huggett
A Wood Dinner?? Really?? Actually, it was our Annual Wood Carver and Wood Worker Dinner. Our combined club dinner was very well attended and it was a fine time to get to know more friends and … Read moreWhat A Wonderful Wood Dinner
This group of authors, poets, and memoir writers, meet the first and third Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Catalina meeting room in HOA-2. Several of us have published… Read moreSaddleBrooke Writers Group
While many are familiar with the basic information surrounding the creation and activities of the Tuskegee Airmen, not everyone knows of several myths surrounding the ‘members’ and the organiz… Read moreUpcoming World War II Roundtable Meeting on Thursday, April 10
Or maybe both of the above! Looking for new ideas to serve the Senior Village mission of serving as a resource to the greater SaddleBrooke community, Gary Hammond came up with the idea of a Me… Read moreThere's a New Guy in Town... or Maybe Not
Sonoran Singers are excited to be singing once again for the Music Matinee sponsored by Senior Village. This time it will be on the DesertView Stage on Monday, April 14 at 2 p.m. Read moreSonoran Singers at Senior Village's Music Matinee
At 3 p.m., in the MountainView Ballroom on Monday, April 14, join SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) members as we honor the volunteers and supporters who have made it possible to annually… Read moreAnnual SaddleBrooke Commnity Outreah Celebration Set for Monday, April 14
Please join us on Wednesday, April 16 for an Art Salon presentation on Marc Chagall. Discussion is encouraged. Colleen Strening spent 12 years as a docent at the Art Institute of Chicago and w… Read moreApril Art Salon on Marc Chagall
The SaddleBrooke Farmers and Artisan Markets, located in the Mountain View Boulevard parking lot, opens up every Friday. Our Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and our summer hours are 8 a.m. t… Read moreSaddleBrooke Farmers & Artisan Market
It was a bright, sunshiny deft-blue Saturday in Washington when I walked up to the White House Northwest gate circular driveway entrance at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. Uniformed Secret Service O… Read moreA Saturday afternoon at the Carter White House
This year, we’re celebrating 35 years of library service in SaddleBrooke! Read moreBook Nook
Open Mah Jongg on Wednesdays Read moreMah Jongg News
Originally from Racine, Wisconsin, Mary Halverson has been a snowbird from Anchorage, Alaska for the last four years. She found herself in Alaska because her husband was a pilot for Northwest … Read moreKnit Wits
The Early Ages of Estate Sales were less about clearing out belongings and more about redistributing wealth and treasures within a select community. Back then, the concept of liquidating an es… Read moreQuesters Corner
Throughout the year, Senior Village offers an array of opportunities for SaddleBrooke residents to attend free concerts, socialize, recycle electronics and more. Read on for events and activit… Read morePlease Join Us for Upcoming Senior Village Events
The waltz is an elegant ballroom dance with origins dating back to 18th Century Europe. It’s characterized by its smooth, flowing movements and a distinctive ¾ time signature, where dancers mo… Read moreWonderful World of Waltz
On Tuesday, March 11 and Wednesday, March 12, talent from all over SaddleBrooke will entertain audience members with music, dance and comedy from the 1970s. Director Gail Nelli and Assistant D… Read moreLast Chance to Buy Tickets for "A Seventies Shindig!"
Panama is an exciting destination! Of course, the canal dominates travel conversations and is what attracts tourists from all over the world. But there is so much more to see and do in this co… Read morePanama...So Much More Than the Panama Canal
The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its first annual Holiday Party at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Saturday, December 21. The entertainment… Read moreMilitary Officers Association of America
That’s right, we’re obsessed with music! We have a busy March programmed for your pleasure. Take a break from basketball and come to not only hear our community ensemble play great music, but … Read moreSaddleBrooke Winds and Strings March Music Mania
In every deck of cards there is always a Queen of Hearts. In the SaddleBrooke Paper Crafters Club (SBPC) we have our very own Queen of Valentine Cards, Arlynne Striplin. Read moreSaddleBrooke Paper Crafter's “Queen of Valentine’s Day Cards”
Elks Celebrate 157 Years of Service, Charity, and Community Impact Founded February 16, 1868 – A Legacy of Giving Continues Chicago, IL – Sunday, February 16, 2025 – The Benevolent and Protect… Read moreElks Celebrate 157 Years of Service
The MountainView Clubhouse ballroom was bustling on Saturday, February 8 with the many activities available to residents among them was Sonoran Singers. We are a group of singing ladies who en… Read moreSonoran Singers at the Activity Fair
Lois Violanti’s passion for volunteering came early. Growing up in Cleveland, Ohio in the days of party line telephones, Lois began as a teenage candy striper. Read moreHer Eyes Light Up...
The SaddleBrooke Farmers and Artisan Markets, located in the Mountain View Boulevard parking lot, opens up every Friday. Our Winter hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and our summer hours are 8 a.m. t… Read moreSaddleBrooke Farmers & Artisan Market
The SaddleBrooke Community Libraries will hold a book sale under the portico at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse on Monday, March 31 between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Cash or checks only please. Come ea… Read moreSidewalk Book Sale Featured on Monday, March 31
Stone Reading is an ancient method of divination performed long before the creation of other forms of prophecy such as tarot cards. Centuries ago, tribes had no paper or writing utensils so th… Read moreStone Reading Demonstration by SaddleBrooke Author and Spiritualist
Sometimes a person comes into your life and you think to yourself, Oh my gosh! He/she is so talented! And then you become acquainted with the person, and you are amazed about how modest the pe… Read moreSpotlight in SaddleBrooke
There's no question about it—the secondhand market is currently experiencing a golden age. Estate sales (popular in SaddleBrooke!), flea markets and thrift stores are bustling with activity as… Read moreQuesters Catalina Timewalkers