Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg * Are no longer asked to show proof of age when checking out, with an adult beverage, at a grocery store; * Are entertaining and suddenly realize that you do not have any ice—and the guests are about to arrive; * Thought that you ordered a decaf latte, when, in fact,…
Category: April 2026
April 2026, Generals
OSF Receives STEM Grant from National Gypsum Company
Donna Pedota and Dale Farland The National Gypsum Company and the C.D. Spangler Foundation awarded the Oracle Schools Foundation (OSF) a Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) grant to help provide programs for the Mt. Vista K-8 students in Oracle. This grant will be utilized over several years to enhance the students’ ability to better…
April 2026, Clubs & Classes
Stepping Into Spring
Dan Plattner It’s time to shake off the winter doldrums and get the body moving. Dancing is great for brain plasticity, using many muscle groups, and for socialization with other dancers. Introductory Ballroom Classes Introductory classes are specifically designed for those who have never danced ballroom or those looking for a refresher on the basics…
April 2026, Features
Savor Retirement: Savor Wondering in Retirement
Tim Malone Wondering in retirement refers to the practice of embracing curiosity, reflection, and open-ended exploration during one’s post-career years. It’s not just about having time—it’s about how that time is used to engage with the world in more profound, more thoughtful ways. “Curiosity is the lust of the mind.”—Thomas Hobbes Curiosity without urgency includes…
April 2026, Features
Passwords vs. Passkeys: What’s the Difference—and Why It Matters
R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly For years, we’ve all used passwords to log in to our bank accounts, email, and favorite shopping sites. A password is simply a secret word or phrase you create and type in to prove it’s really you. But can your bank really tell it’s you logging in? Or is…
Sports, April 2026
Pool Players of The Brooke (PPB) vs Mission Royale (MRBC)
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brooke’s Billiard Club (PPB) would like to thank Mission Royale’s Billiard Club (MRBC) and their President Brian Kjensmo for their pool table prowess, camaraderie and friendly competition. Another thank you goes out to Tony Cardillo PPB Travel Team Director for organizing this event. On Saturday March 14, the…
April 2026, Sports
Pool Players of The Brooke’s 10th Anniversary Celebration
Joe Giammarino On Wednesday, March 18,the Pool Players of The Brooke’s Billiard Club (PPB) celebrated the club’s 10 years with a Member Appreciation Happy Hour. Over 115 sponsors, members, and better halves gathered in SaddleBrooke TWO’s Ballroom for the festivities. Diane Clary and Kathleen Dunbar greeted our members at the door, Diane took attendance, and…
April 2026, Sports
Lowell “8-Ball” Hegg Wins Another One!
Joe Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brookes’ Billiard Club (PPB) hosted an 8-Ball Singles tournament on Saturday February 28, in SaddleBrooke One’s Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. This was the fourth of five 8-Ball qualifiers for the PPB Club Championship. The PPB was the sponsor of this tournament. The format of this 8-Ball…
April 2026, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Playing in the Wind
David Zapatka Wind is the great equalizer on the pickleball court. It doesn’t matter how polished your dink game is or how powerful your drive is; a stiff breeze can turn your best shots into unforced errors in a hurry. The good news is that with a few smart adjustments, you can use the wind…
April 2026, Sports
Saddlebrooke and Ranch Senior Softball Action!
St. Patrick’s Day Softball Tournament Well, it’s all over but the sighin’ neighbors. Yep. On March 14, the softballers banged out three games of softball “dramedy” and fun, food, music and neighborly camaraderie. Sponsored appreciatively by Harn Legacy—Estate Planning and Debra Miller, State Farm. Next up? Memorial Day Tournament at the end of May. Winter…