Category: May 2023

Helping San Manuel Classrooms Lock Down

Barbara Barr Bengen What does a school do to prepare classrooms for lockdowns? And what does a school do when there is no budget for lockdowns? The school turns to Rotary, the world’s largest volunteer organization. And local schools turn to the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke, because they know the helping hands at Rotary will make things…

Preserve Residents Bid Farewell to Snowbirds

Raymond H. Goettsch Every April, Preserve residents gather for a dinner to say goodbye to those snowbirds who are leaving for the summer and returning in the fall. On Sunday night, April 23, the sun was beginning to set, and more than 100 Preserve residents attended a buffet dinner at the home of Bonnie and…

SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club: Level 1 Program

Judy Saks The SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club’s (SBLDC) Level 1 program is held Wednesday mornings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the MountainView ballroom and typically has the largest attendance of all our sessions. Level 1 uses dances that have been learned in the novice and novice+ workshops. The program is repeated for two…

Health Night Out: What Shots and What’s New?

Phyllis Ketring Most people in SaddleBrooke know Brianne Spaeth, PharmD, as the owner of Desert Life Pharmacy. Thousands of residents received their COVID immunizations from Desert Life at the drive-through clinics organized by Senior Village. The pandemic is over, but concerns remain about vaccines and boosters. Spaeth is a trusted and knowledgeable source of the…

Here Come the Ranchettes

EJ Snearly On Monday morning, April 17, the SB Ranchette Putters arrived at MountainView to compete in the annual putting event and luncheon. The MVLadyPutters were invited up to the Ranch to putt last year. This year it was the MVLadyPutters’ turn to host the event at MountainView. This tradition is well-liked and well-attended. The…

Hearing Vibes

Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive handout educational…

Sonoran Singers Update

Georgie Hourigan, Secretary, Sonoran Singers Sonoran Singers has had an active April doing what we love, singing in three-part harmony and entertaining our audiences and spreading joy to residents of senior living facilities. On April 12 we performed at Brookdale Santa Rosa, and on April 19 at Watermark. Our talented director Cora Peters led us…

Feel Free to Come Try Swim Club Workouts This Summer!

Claire Guidas From May 2 through Aug. 31, the Swim Club will offer coached practices on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. Two practices will be available on those days from 7 to 8:30 a.m. and from 8:30 to 10 a.m. While both practices will offer a combination of technique and fitness work, the 7 a.m. session…

SBWGA 18-Holers Swing into Spring

Ellen Avenoso April started off with our annual member-guest tournament, the Quail Classic, in which 128 players braved the wind and the cold to compete over two days. The tournament included an introductory cocktail party, tournament play on all three SaddleBrooke nines, and two luncheons (including the final award ceremony). Additionally, we’ve had several holes-in-one…

Texas Hold’em Tournament

Maureen Benigno, Coordinator of Texas Hold’em Winners of our prestigious 12-week tournament from Jan. 9 to April 3: 1st Place: Marianne Pinello 2nd Place: Terry Jackson 3rd Place: (tie) Jim Grant and Mike Edmonds 5th Place: Terry Douglas Following are the first-place winners at the Final Table from Jan. 9 to April 3: Jan. 9:…