Senior Village at SaddleBrooke presents The Kitchen Table Sessions by The Noteworthy Neighbors. This show is set to light up DesertView Performing Arts Center with a debut performance along wi… Read moreJuly Music Matinee Presents Noteworthy Neighbors
Do you have a creative hobby or do you “make things”? Have you exhausted your friends and family with gifts but still want to make more? Have you ever been told, “Wow, that is beautiful—you co… Read moreSaddleBrooke Gift Shop Seeking Artists
Come on over to the SaddleBrooke Gift Shop where it is “cool”! We are in our temporary location inside the SaddleBrooke HOA1 Tennis Center while the new shop is under construction. Summer Hour… Read moreEscape the Heat
Growing up as a farm girl in rural northern California, Dolly helped by feeding calves and chickens on the ranch as well as thinning grapes in the vineyard. After high school, she worked for t… Read moreA SaddleBrooke Author
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) scholarship recipient Kaia Warren wanted to tell SBCO volunteers and donors how much she appreciated the support she has received from the organization o… Read moreIn Her Own Words: A SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholar Expresses Her Appreciation
Open Mah Jongg on Wednesdays Read moreMah Jongg News
The SaddleBrooke Western Heritage Preservation Club is proud to present The Kristyn Harris Trio in concert at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom on Tuesday, July 28. Read moreTexas Swing Trio Swinging Your Way, SaddleBrooke
Everyone must know by now that we are celebrating our 250th birthday on July 4 this year. It’s called the semi quincentennial. To be honest, this number does not seem that large— think $250 do… Read moreHappy Birthday U.S.A.!
Twenty-four-year-old Jackie DeShannon hit it just right with her 1968 hit recording, "What the World Needs Now is Love”. Now, 58 years later, we need that love and kindness more than ever. You… Read moreGreasing the Wheels of Civility in SaddleBrooke
Reminiscing. Everyone does it, but it is especially essential to do it as we mature. Reminiscing about our past is a reminder that there is a connectedness to others in our life and, hence, ou… Read moreA Walk Down Memory Lane - Redux
America’s 250th Birthday, its semiquincentennial, is on July 4th. Refresh your memory or learn something new about the birth of our country by checking out a book or video at the SaddleBrooke … Read moreBook Nook
Members of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild were invited to a tour of their Permanent Collection on Wednesday, May 13. We met with James Schaub, Director of Arts and Karen Hayes, Associate Cur… Read moreSaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild
Al and Tina’s 1999 Plymouth “Prowler” Read moreSaddleBrooke Car Corner
Here we are in June and our weather is beginning to warm up. This is the perfect time of year for knitters and crocheters to start working on projects for fall and winter. We have lots to do f… Read moreIt’s Warming Up…Time to Get Busy
Have you become a member of Senior Village? If so, you may have met Eric Seniba. Eric is a member and volunteer on the Membership team for Senior Village. An eight-year resident of SaddleBrook… Read moreLife is Easier Because of Senior Village
Are you curious about the rides Senior Village offers to members? Ever wonder how many miles people drive or the amount of time spent volunteering? Well, each volunteer decides for themselves.… Read moreA Day in the Life of a Senior Village Volunteer Driver
Please Join Us for Upcoming Senior Village Events. All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Read moreJoin Senior Village for These Upcoming Events
Stop the presses… sound the alarms… alert the grandchildren… Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is now on Facebook and Instagram! Read moreFollow Senior Village on Social Media
The citizens of the world celebrated V-J Day (Victory over Japan) on September 2, 1945, marking the official end of World War II—and of Japan's 15-year military rampage across Asia. 400,000 Am… Read moreOppenheimer Part Three: The Reckoning
SaddleBrooke is an early rising community, with our fitness centers and swimming pools opening between either at 4 a.m. or 6 a.m., depending upon the venue or the time of the year. And users o… Read moreIN-VEST – In Safety First!
Summer in my heart, Read moreJune’s Blessing
In our last article, we talked about how Barbershop music became an organization. Now we’ll look at how that organization is faring. Read moreSaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus and the Barbershop Harmony Society
Last June 17, 2025, was my BIG day. On that date, nearly 30,000 days ago, I entered into what aging experts refer to as "old age". I was no longer ‘young old,” I was officially old. Really old… Read moreOld Age
St. Patrick’s Day is widely recognized as a celebration of Irish heritage, filled with parades, music, and a sea of green. While many associate the holiday with Irish step dancing, an unexpect… Read moreSquare Dancing on St. Patrick’s Day: A Lively Fusion of Tradition and Celebration
Significant changes are happening within Community Circle Players (CCP). It is time to become our own entity, separate from the SaddleBrooke Theatre Guild. The CCP new executive board is: Shaw… Read moreMaking Changes for the Better
On Thursday, April 30, Queen Camilla was interviewed by Jenna Bush Hager on the Today Show. She started a charity during the pandemic in 2020 called "The Queen’s Reading Room", an online book … Read moreEnjoy Book Clubs
In 1988, Nike introduced its first Just Do It commercial, considered one of the best ad slogans of all time. The number of Just Do It commercials, made over three decades, is impossible to cou… Read moreCommercial Successes
We had our first sale on Saturday, April 11, and it was a great success. We sold 235 cards and collected $400 in donations to “Friends of Pinal Pets” (Shelter). Everyone went away happy… selle… Read moreWe've Only Just Begun
For the fifth year in a row, the Tributaries rocked the DesertView Theatre, playing to a sold-out auditorium for over two hours, in a benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation. This ta… Read moreThe Tributaries Rocked DesertView Again
It’s spring and our snowbirds are leaving to get back to their various homes further north. We will miss them and look forward to having them back later this year. Those of us remaining will b… Read moreSpringtime Goodbyes for Some of Our SaddleBrooke KnitWits
Members of the Oracle Schools Foundation Spring Fling Gala planning committee met at the home of Chris and Larry Crum to celebrate an incredibly successful auction that raises money to help fu… Read moreCelebrating Our Success
It was a memorable evening at the beautifully appointed home of Janet and David Gulden on Saturday, April 3 when they hosted, along with Chris and Larry Crum, the talented and remarkable music… Read moreAn Evening to Remember
Are you a bit of a car junkie? Turn your head when you see an American 60s-70s muscle car go by? Chevelle, Charger, Sting Ray(or StingRay), ‘Cuda? European exotics? Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maser… Read moreSaddleBrooke Car Corner
In January, the SaddleBrooke Papercrafters (SBPC) said farewell to our 2025 Board of Directors with a sweet celebration and cake! We took the opportunity to thank Ann LaPerre, Angela Stokes, H… Read moreSaddleBrooke Papercrafters
Come to Desertview Theater on Friday, June 12 at 2 p.m. and enjoy the Sonoran Sisters. This show is a perfect celebration for Flag Day. The trio of professional singer/musicians are styled aft… Read moreSenior Village June Music Matinee Presents Sonoran Sisters
Open Mah Jongg on Wednesdays Read moreMah Jongg News
Did you know that line dancing is the ultimate cross-training partner for your favorite sports? Whether you’re into pickleball, tennis, golf, biking, swimming or hiking, the dance floor is a s… Read moreStep Into Your Best Game
Twenty-one days after Dr. Robert Oppenheimer's successful atomic bomb test at the Trinity site in New Mexico, 280 miles from Tucson, Col. Paul Tibbets was flying the B-29 Enola Gay, named afte… Read moreOppenheimer and the Spear's Tip
Toes were tapping as the SaddleBrooke Coyote Country Cloggers entertained Senior Village members at the March/April birthday celebration held at the HOA-1 tennis pavilion. The ladies’ group da… Read moreToes Were Tapping at the Senior Village Birthday Party
The snowbirds have flown for the summer. Therefore, Senior Village is looking for fun energetic volunteers who enjoy meeting people and driving. The Going My Way team for Senior Village provid… Read moreSummer
All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Visit our website for up-to-date information. Read moreJoin Senior Village for these Upcoming Events
Stop the presses… sound the alarms… alert the grandchildren… Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is now on Facebook and Instagram! Read moreFollow Senior Village on Social Media
The 3-part ladies' group “Sonoran Singers” from Saddlebrooke graced the big stage on Tuesday April 7th at the Desert View Performing Arts Center with their fabulous blend of voices. The sound … Read moreSinging is in the Air as the Melodies add their Flair
Friends of ours suggested that I might write an article on a friend of theirs who calls himself The Crazy Rock Guy. This sounded like an intriguing topic so, of course, I said “yes.” Read moreIN THE SPOTLIGHT IN SADDLEBROOKE Dan Devou A.K.A. The Crazy Rock Guy
Yes, it’s no longer a rumor that Neil Simon’s play RUMORS was a huge success! Community Circle Players (CCP) drew the final curtain March 5th. If the audience feedback is any indication, it ra… Read moreRUMORS IS NO LONGER A RUMOR
It was a memorable evening at the beautifully appointed home of Janet and David Gulden on Saturday, April 3 when they hosted, along with Chris and Larry Crum, the talented and remarkable music… Read moreAn Evening To Remember (With Pianist and Vocalist Jessiah)
The everyday kimono is a thing of the past with exception of special occasions as more and more Japanese have adopted western clothing following WWII. The kimono at one time determined a perso… Read moreThe Kimono: Art in Motion
HELLO TO HAIKU! Read moreHELLO TO HAUKU!
Friends of Oracle State Park has committed $5,000 to help fund the 2026 Artist‑in‑Residence program after recent changes in state funding created a shortfall. The program, a partnership betwee… Read moreFOSP Donates $5,000 to Support 2026 AZ State Parks Artist Residency
On April 18, 2026, Oracle State Park will host its highly anticipated "Music on the Trail" event, inviting visitors to experience an enchanting blend of nature and live music. This unique cele… Read moreMusic on the Trail at Oracle State Park: April 18, 2026