On behalf of the Greens Committee I want to thank all members of the SaddleBrooke HOA2 golfing community for their generosity in making this year’s appreciation lunch one of the most successful. In addition to individual contributions, I would like to extend a special thanks to the various golf associations that enhance our golfing experience.…
Category: January 2017
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
Bridge for fun – you’re invited
Ruth Birkhead Some 20 years ago residents of SaddleBrooke met to form a group to play Party Bridge. Every Friday afternoon the group met on the dance floor of SaddleBrooke Clubhouse. The game moved to the Activity Center when its renovations were complete. That game is still running today. We invite anyone who is looking…
Features, January 2017
How Does Your Garden Grow?
Louise Grabell January is a dull month for the avid gardener. Other than harvesting your citrus and keeping an eye on your Winter Hanging Baskets, there’s not much else to do outside. So, how about doing a little gardening inside? If you have one bright windowsill, you are well-prepared to try growing some herbs indoors.…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club
A perfect potluck Lynne Kumza We did it again! Another fun filled party for 30 members of the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club. We normally would have had our Chit Chat and Chow (luncheon) at a local restaurant in November, but through the generosity and kindness of fellow member Deb Adinolfi, a Potluck was held at…
Features, January 2017
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke: Neighbors helping Neighbors
Sandy Morse “It’s so very reassuring (especially during this time of political and social rancor) that we can still be kind to each other. Thank you from the bottom of my heart”—written words of appreciation from Linda Tucker, a Senior Village of SaddleBrooke member who recently received transportation help from our Senior Village program. We…
Sports, January 2017
Congratulations – 2016 Robson Challenge Team members
Janey Clausen The 2016 Robson Challenge Golf Tournament was held on Wednesday, November 16 at Eagle’s Nest Golf Course in PebbleCreek. MountainView/Preserve was represented by 12 MPWGA players and Pro Ken Steinke. Special recognition goes to Lonnee Plattner who scored 88 and took first in her flight and to Karen Erickson who finished fifth in…
Clubs & Classes, January 2017
SaddleBrooke Rotary Club held Veterans Day lunch
World War II and Korean War veterans celebrate Veterans Day with the Rotary Lunch and Breakfast Clubs in SaddleBrooke. On November 11, the SaddleBrooke Rotary Clubs celebrated their fifth annual Veterans Day Gala at SaddleBrooke One Vista’s Dining Room. A big thanks to Emerson Knowles and Savo Fries for their hard work arranging this historic…
Sports, January 2017
SaddleBrooke Pickleball players receive USA Pickleball Association’s highest rating
Pete Giljohann Joan Van Matre, Mark Van Matre and Bob Koerner, who recently won a silver medal with Joan in the Mixed Doubles at the USAPA National Tournament in Casa Grande in the age 65-69 group, are now rated at the 5.0 skill level, the highest level in the sport. Bob, Mark and Joan are…
Front Page, January 2017
Robson Pickleball League – first tournament results
Leigh Beatty and Andrea Molberg The pickleball clubs from five Arizona Robson communities have formed a Robson Pickleball League with the goal to give pickleball players from the communities an opportunity to socialize and compete. Over a five-month period, up to 60 players per community will be able to play against members from the other…