Fredrick King Mitchell, Jr. (aka Mitch) Well, fellow softballers, fans, and friends, the deadline for the SaddleBrooke Progress is always around the 26th, and so it’s upon me again here on Christmas Eve. Softball is on a three-week hiatus right now and begins play again on Jan. 9, so we will be in the first or second…
Category: January 2023
Front Page, January 2023
A River Runs Under It
Linda Lyon Continually working to improve conditions at the SaddleBrooke Dog Park, the volunteer maintenance crew recently added another project to their long list of completed upgrades. This one addressed a hazard that occurs when water runs through the “wild side” of the park after a heavy rain. The more developed small dog and big…
Generals, January 2023
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke
Best Party at the Beach! Kelli Beasley You don’t want to miss this, so mark your calendar now! On Saturday, April 1 (no foolin’) Beach Bash 2023 will take you and your friends from the desert to the beach for an evening of dancing and frivolity. Talk to anyone who attended the last Beach Bash…
Features, January 2023
It Only Takes Sixty Seconds
Stuart Watkins It takes forty seconds to say “Thank you Lord,” ten times It takes twenty seconds to say the Lord’s Prayer. What a wonderful way to start each day and it only takes sixty seconds. Thank you Lord Amen.
Front Page, January 2023
Fine Arts Guild Spring Show Is February 17-18
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild invites you and your guests to its 2023 Fine Arts Show. Join us at the MountainView clubhouse from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17, and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18. A cash bar cocktail reception will also be held…
Generals, January 2023
Shop the Golden Goose for Your New Year’s Resolutions
Ring in the new year in style at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! New year, new beginnings! Find everything you need for your New Year’s resolutions and transformations at the Goose! Home, yard, mind, body, or spirit, the Goose can help you attain those resolutions for pennies on the dollar. The adventure of shopping at…
Generals, January 2023
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network
Pet Rescue’s Fashion Show/Luncheon a Huge Success This year’s SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s (SBPRN) fundraiser was a huge success! Because of the response, we were able to continue holding the fashion show/luncheon on two days again this year! Ticket sales, raffle sales, and Calle Rose sales exceeded all expectations! We thank everyone who made this possible.…
Generals, January 2023
Walking on the HOA2 Golf Courses on Winter Days
Michael Leesley, SaddleBrooke TWO Rules and Regulations Committee Walking is a great way to enjoy the wonderful views and fresh air of SaddleBrooke. It’s healthy, too. The shorter days of winter affect how we prepare and where to go. We’ll look at the rules regarding walking on our golf courses at MountainView and The Preserve…
Generals, January 2023
Volunteer at the Golden Goose
Something wonderful happens when you become a member of the “Goose Gang.” Our volunteers have more fun! They tend to be healthier and consistently report being happier after becoming part of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop family. Young, old, working, retired—it doesn’t matter. Volunteering is good for everyone. It’s a great way to support our…
Features, January 2023
Word of the Month: Gaslighting
David Zapatka Reader Greg West writes, “Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year for 2022. Over the past year, this word has increased in the number of lookups it has received at a rate of 1,740% in 2022 compared to its lookup rate in 2021. Oddly enough though, unlike the typical word of the…