Category: July 2018

What’s sweeter than a cookie party?

Sue Robisch On Sunday, May 20 the Cookie Monster welcomed the SaddleBrooke Line Dancers to a super swee-e-et time in the Vermilion Room. First, we danced, then we enjoyed some delicious cookies…YUMM! With cold ice tea and lemonade. Then we danced and more cookies…YUMM! All this sugar should have slowed us down a bit, but…

Memorial Day Softball Tournament… a day of remembrance

Mark Hojnacki SaddleBrooke Senior Softball paid tribute to one of its brightest stars on Memorial Day 2018. Richie Adams passed away last September and our entire softball community lost a great friend and teammate. Richie’s wife Ethel was present for the tribute delivered by friend and past SSSA President Ed Cussick. We are all grateful…

Saturday Morning Bridge clinic

  Paul Shalita This clinic is a practice and critique session designed for players at intermediate and advanced levels who desire to improve their Bridge. No partner is necessary. No time commitment; come late, leave early. Meet potential new partners. Sessions run from 9:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday mornings at 37901 S. Arroyo Way…

STEM education and robotics

Doug May On May 24 SaddleBrooke resident Dr. Robert Springer presented a program about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education at the middle school level to the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke. Robert received his PhD degree from the University of California at San Diego. His area of expertise is Visual Psychophysics – the relationship…

Diane Marchand’s masterpiece round of golf

Dennis Marchand For the seven years that Diane Marchand has been playing golf at SaddleBrooke she has staked her claim on hole number four at the Preserve as the hole where she will finally fulfill her wish for her long desired first hole-in-one. So, on April 26 when she was playing with her friends Debbie…

Lady Niners host special guest

Barbara Johnson On June 12 the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their usual June General Meeting and Brunch. After a toasty round of golf in the heat, our president Debbie Thompson welcomed all the members and our guests – our Pros Bernie Eaton and Troy Jewkes, as well as our Course Superintendent Mike Roddy. Next, she…

Health Night Out – Aging in place

Phyllis Ketring Aging in place is a term used to describe the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level. There are two organizations that serve SaddleBrooke to help you extend your ability to live in your home. You can learn about both…

Perfect Timing afterglow

Richard Martin and Gary Clark Last year a few friends in SaddleBrooke discovered a delightful little community playhouse called the Roadrunner Theatre Company. After attending several hilarious plays at the Roadrunner, we decided to organize a “SaddleBrooke Only” performance for one of their upcoming plays. The Roadrunner Theatre only has 72 seats, so it didn’t…

Join Men’s Bible Study

  Paul Vincent Volpe Want to explore and understand Biblical scripture? Join our Men’s Bible Study for fascinating discussions and Christian fellowship each Friday. Our MBS meets most every Friday, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. year-round. Our practice is to meet at 8:00 a.m. in the SaddleBrooke TWO Mesquite Grill at MountainView for breakfast/coffee and fellowship. Then,…