Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Carol Ann Hubbard Small, a spry and youthful-looking woman and a SaddleBrooke resident for nine years, is a phenom, although she would be the last person to say this of herself. She is extremely talented as she creates fiber art, paints with watercolors, quilts, and, in addition, makes beautiful Kumihimo jewelry,…
Category: January 2024
Sports, January 2024
Swimmers of All Levels Enjoy Weekend Meet in Tempe!
Claire Guidas Although this past fall’s Ron Johnson Meet offered some weather, traffic, and parking issues, SaddleBrooke swimmers enjoyed many moments of camaraderie along with some excellent swim times! Saturday presented some special and unique swim challenges, including rain and wind, along with a well-attended ASU football game taking place just next door to the…
Sports, January 2024
Match Schedules Set for Four SPA Pickleball Teams Competing in Arizona Pickleball Players League
Raymond H. Goettsch SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association, Inc. (SPA) has fielded four teams to compete in the Arizona Pickleball Players League for this season. The teams’ match schedules have now been set. “H” refers to a home match at the Ed Robson Pickleball Center, and “A” refers to an away match. Flying Burrito Brothers (men’s 3.5…
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – January 2024
Winter Art Classes Help You Stay Healthy Connie Kotke Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that participating in the arts may improve the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. Take care of yourself in a fun environment with art classes sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild! All classes are located in…
Generals, January 2024
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
The deadline for the February edition is Jan. 26th by noon. Please send your submissions on time, and early if possible! You can email your submissions to [email protected] or use our website link: robsonpublishing.com/editorial. For article and photo guidelines or if you have any questions, please call 480-895-4216.
Clubs & Classes, January 2024
British Car Club
Do you own a British car? Maybe an MG, Triumph, Jaguar, Mini, Austin Healey, Range Rover, etc.? It does not have to be an antique! It can be a modern “LBC” (Little British Car) with air conditioning even … LOL! Come join us for breakfast and an occasional “caravan.” We are waiting for temperatures to…
Generals, January 2024
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – January 2024
SBCO Scholarship Endowment Provides a Lasting Legacy for Donors Nancy McCluskey-Moore On Nov. 6 members of the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Board of Directors and Scholarship Endowment Fund Committee hosted an appreciation reception for fund donors. At this event, donors had the opportunity to meet each other and SBCO volunteers while enjoying some appetizers and…
Generals, January 2024
Time Is Running Out to Grab Your Wisconsin Party Tickets
Barbara Barr Bengen The last day to snag your Wisconsin Party tickets is Saturday, Feb. 3, or until we run out! Ticket sales began on Jan. 2, so get your hands on those tickets fast! Don’t wait until Groundhog Day! Tickets include a buffet dinner and entertainment for $35 per person. Be sure to grab…
Generals, January 2024
Reproductive Rights Gaining Support in SaddleBrooke
Karen Schickedanz As of mid-December, more than 1,400 SaddleBrooke residents have signed a nonpartisan petition supporting the Arizona Abortion Access Act. The petition drive is part of a statewide effort to let voters decide next November whether the right to an abortion should be part of the Arizona Constitution. Nearly 400,000 valid signatures have to…
Sports, January 2024
Relishing Pickleball: Pickleball Comes to U.S. Universities
David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…