Category: Generals

Responsible Exercise for Reactive Dogs

Anne Quinn-Diment For 20 years, the SaddleBrooke Dog Park has provided a dedicated space for member canines to experience off-leash exercise, playful romps, and joyful camaraderie. Yet, while our park is a valuable resource for pet parents with well-socialized dogs, it is not well-suited for dogs that react unpredictably or negatively when in social situations.…

World War II Roundtable Presents Iwo Jima

Larry Linderman The next meeting of the SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable will be on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Theater. Borrowing from his uncle Nick’s personal letters, the memoirs of fellow marines, and from published accounts, Steve White will recount the battle for Iwo Jima from his uncle’s perspective. He…

Treasures for Wisconsin Fans on February 20

Barbara Barr Bengen Wisconsin fans, treasures are waiting for you! Badger gems will be auctioned off at the Wisconsin Party on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse. The bar opens at 5 p.m. This includes entertainment by the O’Briens. Following a delicious buffet, the King of Milwaukee Drive-Time Radio, Jonathan Green, will perform.…

Closing of the Oracle Visitor Center

Alicia Bristow, President, OWN Oracle After 10 years of welcoming visitors to the area and becoming a one-stop place for information, the Oracle Visitor Center is closing its doors, effective immediately. As many residents know, the Visitor Center in Oracle was a project given life under the umbrella of OWN Oracle, dba for Oracle Women’s…

Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – February 2024

Soak Up the Sun and Good Vibes: Senior Village Beach Bash 2024 Anne Quinn-Diment, Senior Village Get ready to shake off the winter blahs and step into a tropical paradise as Senior Village brings you Beach Bash 2024 on April 6. Beyond just an evening of entertainment, this event is a unique opportunity to bask…

Remember When You Felt Young?

Barbara Barr Bengen Join us on Friday, March 1, at 1 p.m. at the DesertView Theater for the Performing Arts for a program by Dr. John Tait entitled “Remember When You Felt Young?” Do you remember when you felt young? Do you remember when you had more energy? Do you remember when your joints held…

2023: Another Busy Year for the Food Bank

Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) has more than 500 families, with 1,500 individuals registered and eligible to receive twice-a-month food boxes. These families are our neighbors in Mammoth, San Manuel, Oracle, and Dudleyville. In 2023 the generosity of SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents, especially during the annual SBCO Food Drive, enabled the TCFB…

FSL Announce Spring 2024 Author’s Luncheon

John Faulkner In a continuing effort to bring well-known national authors to speak at our Author’s Luncheon series, Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries was able to secure a speaking engagement with J.A. Jance. She is the prolific New York Times bestselling author of the J.P. Beaumont series (26 books), the Joanna Brady series (20 books), the Ali Reynolds series…

Quilt Show to Be Held March 24!

Janette Volz Where can you view beautifully sewn quilts; take a chance on a stunning, handmade, queen-size quilt and Dine Around packages; purchase handmade items from our Boutique; and watch craft demonstrations given by our members? And did I mention that admission is also free? At the SaddleBrooke Quilters Quilt Show—that is where! This well-received…