Diana Smith Rob Simms grew up in Grand Rapids, Mich., in a self-described “blue-collar” family. He received his undergraduate degree in accounting and an MBA from Michigan State University and served four years in the United States Air Force. He has been married to Myrna, whom he met while working at MSU, for 35 years.…
Sheri Nockels Are you looking for somewhere to learn about machine embroidery and/or share your skills and experience? Check out the SaddleBrooke Machine Embroidery Group, which meets the second and fourth Thursdays in the SaddleBrooke One Activity Room 4. Our get-togethers involve sharing individual projects we’re working on as well as information and tips about…
Melanie Einbund Friday, April 28, was our last Shabbat Service until the High Holy Days. It was the last service for our outstanding accompanist Harrison Scheckler. Harrison leaves us to teach at a university in Iowa as Professor of Piano. Harrison learned Jewish liturgical music from scratch. We will be forever grateful for his commitment, performance, and…
Lynda Green Down a dirt road about three-quarters of the way up Mount Lemmon, five SaddleBrooke hikers parked by the Palisades trailhead and proceeded down a long path to a secluded lunch stop. On May 22 summer heat was building in the Valley, but here, the group found cooling breezes for most of the 5.5-mile…
Judy Saks The SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club members just love to dance, dance, dance. And how might we reward ourselves after an energetic morning of dancing? We indulge ourselves with a creamy, dreamy treat—ice cream! A bunch of lovely line dance ladies did just that when they arrived at the home of member-at-large Judy Saks…
Dee Berisha WOOO (Women On Our Own) is very excited to announce the election of new officers for our organization for the 2023-25 term. Hats off to this group of women who volunteered to place their names into consideration for these board positions. It is no small commitment to volunteer in a community such as…
Flashing lights, energetic music, non-stop fun! What’s not to love about hustle? That’s what pulled SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) professional dance instructor Dale Pizzitola into dancing, and the hustle continues to draw him back. Well, that and everything you shouldn’t be doing as a kid, like staying out all night and having a quick breakfast at…
Tim Gaule Fifteen men from The Preserve enjoyed lunch on April 28. This month we enjoyed lunch on The Preserve patio. The weather was nice, although it was a bit windy. Our waitress Ami did a terrific job of serving meals and drinks. I would give my prime rib French dip sandwich a rating of…
Barbara Barr Bengen Imagine being a 33-year-old father of four and your doctors tell you that you will be wheelchair-bound in five years and dead in 10. I grew up with a dad who was terminally ill from multiple causes. The doctors diagnosed his issues and said to get his affairs together. But my dad…
Mary Klootwyk From golfing to pickleball, art classes to dance classes, SaddleBrooke offers endless opportunities for entertainment and enjoyment. But what about other lesser-known recreational opportunities—like square dancing? Nothing is more wholesome or memory-evoking than envisioning a night spent square dancing. Believe it or not, the SaddleBrooke Squares are eager to spread the good word…