Sheri Nockels The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters are extremely proud of our military veterans. To honor them, we do what we do best—make quilts! This is our way of letting the veterans know how grateful we are for their service and sacrifices. The 10-member Quilt of Valor Committee, co-chaired by Kris Prass and Karen Pearce, typically…
Susan Hollis In mid-June, 50-plus members of SaddleBrooke Cyclemasters traveled to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, for five days of outstanding bicycling. Most of the paths ridden were on abandoned railroad routes in the states of Washington, Idaho, and Montana. While the City of Coeur d’Alene was the base and the site of the host hotel, most…
Claire Guidas When it’s too hot outside, come have some fun in the pool and make new friends! From May 2 through Aug. 31, the Swim Club will offer coached practices on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Two practices will be available on those days from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and 8:30 to 10 a.m. While…
Ron Andrea Mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 14, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView clubhouse. Because of renovation work being done at SaddleBrooke One this fall, the Health Fair will be held only at MountainView this year. Even though our temperatures are in the triple digits and the Health Fair is months away,…
Anne Williams Who says summer in SaddleBrooke is too hot? Fortunately, the temperatures in late May/early June were moderate. This allowed 32 POP and 48 SaddleBrooke Tennis Club (STC) tennis players to enjoy two hours of lively court competition on May 29 for a Memorial Day Tennis/POP play event and potluck luncheon. Members, many of…
Greg Hlushko On June 11 the SaddleBrooke Table Tennis Club held a tournament with the SaddleBrooke Ranch team at our club. A total of 24 matches were played, which included both singles and doubles. Each team had eight players. SaddleBrooke prevailed against a talented Ranch team. Everyone had a great time. John Hess was the…
Ann Kurtz SilverBelles are beaming with pride for our own Terri Mullin who recently returned from the People’s Choice DanceSport Competition in Scottsdale. Dancing with her professional instructor Oleksii Lytvyn of Monarch Ballroom Studio, Terri competed in American Rhythm (cha cha, rumba, East Coast swing, mambo, and bolero) and American Smooth (waltz, foxtrot, tango, and…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The next popular Art and Wine Event sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is set for Tuesday, Aug. 15, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center (64518 E. Galveston in SaddleBrooke One). Join your friends and neighbors to complete a desert scene painting featuring a quail, while enjoying…
On your next visit to the SaddleBrooke Retail Center, you may notice some exciting changes. Recent remodeling at SaddleBrooke Retail Center includes: * Updated lighting * Stucco/drywall repairs * Fresh exterior paint * New roofs * Repaved parking lots * Additional landscaping The SaddleBrooke Retail Center, located at SaddleBrooke Boulevard and Mountain Sage Drive, provides…
Romayne Trudo In Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, a young, sweet, and playful street dog, now known as Fiona, was found covered in demodectic mange. Euthanasia was a very real possibility. A kind veterinarian in Nogales rescued her and provided intensive treatment to heal her skin disease. Once her skin treatment was completed, Oracle Animal Rescue and…