Category: May 2021

Nothing Fishy Here

Linda Lyon, President, SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers We had no idea what was coming when we formed the SaddleBrooke Fly Fishers (SBFF) club in early 2020. We managed to have a couple of in-person meetings and one dinner party before the global pandemic brought almost everything to a screeching halt. Fortunately, modern technology helped us stay…

Unit Happenings

Residents enjoying a Dine Around dinner on the patio at Tavolino Ristorante Italiano.

Unit 27 Activities Sue Case On Thursday, April 13, 33 Unit 27 residents put caution to the wind and enjoyed dinner together on the patio at Tavolino Ristorante Italiano. Ably organized by fellow resident Fira Stout, this dinner was the first Dine Around event since February 2020. The group sat at tables that were limited to…

Stuart Watkins: Movie Mogul?

Stuart with Rogelio Camarillo

Sharon K. Miller Well, maybe not, but our own Stuart Watkins is coming soon to a theater screen near you. He appears as an extra in the forthcoming film Toro de Oro, which tells the story of Valentin Gallardo, a third-generation Mexican matador who, after a near-death injury in the bullring, is torn between the love…

Hole In One

Mark Kunnen with his ball that found the cup on number 6 at the Preserve.

Mark Kunnen Masters Hole Number 6 at the Preserve Alan Doan While playing at the Preserve on April 6, Mark Kunnen thought he’d lost his ball on hole number 6. He and Brian Gallup were looking for it in the desert at the top of the steep slope to the left of the green. While…

What Would We Do Without You?

Judy Hendricks

Eileen J. Snearly Throughout the year, the MountainView/Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) play golf Tuesday mornings, either on Preserve or MountainView courses. By Wednesday at noon, members wishing to play the following week must sign up on the Foretees system. This gives the five pairings team members time to prepare the players on the following week’s roster.…

March Blood Drive was a Huge Success

Michael and Laurie Lien Our March blood drive had a great response from SaddleBrooke residents. There were 68 out of 69 appointments filled, making this the largest blood drive ever at SaddleBrooke. Thank you so much for making this such a successful blood drive. The next blood drive will take place on May 22 from…

The Bakers of Stoney Flower Drive

Left to right: Corky Bosch, Nancy Harling, Faith Fromson, Joyce Wantuck, and Jet George (Photo by Bill George)

Barbara Barr, Robyn Gearhart, and Scott Brewbaker Meet the fabulous bakers of Stoney Flower Drive. Under the leadership of Faith Fromson, bakers Corky Bosch, Jet George, Nancy Harling, and Joyce Wantuck have been baking up a storm for the Unit 17 annual Spring Fling. This year’s Spring Fling was held on April 18 and included…