Category: June 2022

One Bright Act of Grace

Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart I think, more than ever, we are very anxious and living with a lot of unknowns. Will there be another major pandemic this year? How long will the war in Ukraine continue? Will inflation continue at an all-time high? Will the value of my home decrease? Should I consider moving, but…

IJSS Has Much to Be Thankful for and More to Come

Our final Shabbat services until High Holidays were held on April 22. Rabbi Laura Harari officiated. Cantorial soloist Sarah Boltt offered prayers in our tradition. David Mancini-Conway was our accompanist. The service was a warm and caring one given by our clergy, none of whom will be returning next year. We are thankful for the…

MountainView Lady Putters and Moonlight Madness

Eileen J. Snearly Oh, what a night it was on May 14 when the MountainView Lady Putters set up the course at the MountainView putting green for Moonlight Madness. The course was set up at dusk, dinner was served at 6:30 p.m., and when it was dark enough, around 8 p.m., putting began. A masked putter…

Unit Happenings

Unit 8A Men’s Breakfast Ken Larsen Unit 8A men held their second breakfast event this year at the RoadRunner Grill. The meetings occur bimonthly. Every other month, the Unit 8A Social Committee plans to schedule potluck parties at local venues and appetizer parties hosted by 8A Unit residents. Not to be outdone, the Unit 8A…

Scott N. Sheftel, M.D., and HealthySkin Dermatology Sponsor a Pickleball Court

Raymond H. Goettsch With great appreciation, SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association, Inc. (SPA), announces that Scott N. Sheftel, M.D., FAAD, and HealthySkin Medical and Cosmetic Dermatology (H/S Dermatology) have made a generous donation to assist in the expansion of pickleball at SaddleBrooke. After graduation from Medical University of Ohio, Dr. Sheftel completed residencies in internal medicine at…

Register Now for Next Art & Wine Event

Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The next popular Art & Wine Event, sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild, is set for Wednesday, June 29, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Activity Center in SaddleBrooke One. Join us to complete a patriotic painting just in time for the 4th of July holiday—while enjoying a sack…

Verde Sputters May Installation Luncheon

BK Koch On the bright, sunny day of May 2, 43 Verde Sputters and three guests descended upon the SaddleBrooke One putting green for another rousing game of Sputters. Debbie Van Berkom was the big winner of the Money Hole. There were 26 holes-in-one, not counting Helen Bellacqua’s when she was shooting for hole number…

POP Tennis Review

Stuart Watkins Jack Sandilands, Debbie McGeehan, Landon Sheat, Carol Kula, George Collins, Fran Meckler, Greg Hlushka, Donna O’Shea, and Stuart Watkins gathered to discuss future POP Tennis goals and ideas. Greg Hlushka was named SaddleBrooke Tennis Club POP Tennis committee chair and held his first meeting with some POP players who coordinate playgroups and some of those…

SBR Veterans Club Invites SaddleBrooke Veterans to Join Their Club

Roy Thompson, Chairman, SBR Veterans Club I’m pleased to announce that SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA has approved the inclusion of SaddleBrooke community veterans in our Veterans Club business meetings/membership. I believe this to be a significant step forward for all SaddleBrooke communities’ resident veterans to be as one organization to foster camaraderie, respect the flag and…