Category: August 2017

A story about softball champs

John’s spring season teammates. For those who wonder if ladies play softball, please note there are four ladies on this team; add one more that was missing on photo day; photo by Pat Tiefenbach.

Carol Chiarello and Pat Tiefenbach The SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) recently ended its eight week Spring Season. This article usually details the records of the teams and who became the champs. But this time things are a little different. A guy named John Vosper plays softball and he is 85 years young—will turn 86…

Artist of the Month

Jim Morris pauses with an in-progress work.

LaVerne Kyriss “Just a Sunday painter,” is how Jim Morris describes himself, making it a point to insist that he’s not an artist. “I don’t paint for the market and it’s not important to me to sell my work. I paint for enjoyment and to push myself to try new things,” he explained. After moving…

Tres de Mayo Party

All the pretty senoras

Lynne Kumza It all began with many pairs of dancing feet. We danced to the rhythm of Latin music. We danced until we could dance no more. Our Tres de Mayo Party began at the ballroom at HOA 2 clubhouse. Music was chosen by Terri Gage and dances were led by several of the talented…

Institute for Judiac Services High Holy Days

Joan Elder We are proud to announce that the Institute for Judaic Services and Studies at SaddleBrooke will again be providing High Holy Day Services for the fifteenth consecutive year. Rabbi Sanford Seltzer will again lead our service with Sarah Bollt our Cantorial Soloist and Carolyn Cochran at the keyboard also returning. Below is the…

Get ready to end summer

Making plans for this October’s Give Us A Whirl

Linda Lewis Our hot summer season is coming to an end and it is time to begin thinking about all the wonderful activities we have being offered here in SaddleBrooke. One of the best combines both the physical and mental components we need to stay healthy. That activity is Square Dancing! Square dancers have more…

Sock Hop tickets on sale now!

Jane Gromelski 50s and 60s Sock Hop! November 7, 2017! Tickets on sale now! Return with us to those thrilling years when we were young. Some of us went to the dances and danced, some watched from the sidelines. Bah! to that, we can all get on the floor and dance with our own moves.…

Master Gardener Program

Want to become a Master Gardener? Barb Nicholson, Pinal County Master Gardener Master Gardeners are your neighbors and friends who have taken it upon themselves to complete the requirements for Master Gardener certification. If you are interested in becoming a Master Gardener Volunteer, then you are invited to enroll in the Master Gardener Training Course…

The 2017 Individual Match Play Champion is Brian Gallup

Bob Edelblut Last year you may recall that Special Events Director David Cohen thanked the field profusely for completing the tournament in a then record time. You should have been present when he applauded this year’s field. Yes, a new club record has been established—one month start to finish. He must have said “Thank You”…