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…
Linda Rosenkrans His bleeding hearts Brought tears to my bitter sweet eyes His calming lavenders Soothed my soul In a moment of sorrow His sage Awakened The sleeping Lotus from within His selfless gardenias Were a fragrant gift Lingering in the air Long after he had left He’ll never know How his carefully picked flowers…
Pet Donation Drop-Off Program Marcy Vernon Our various pet charities are always in need and are always thankful for your donations. Please consider dropping off any of the items listed below. Cash donations are also accepted and appreciated. The drop-off location is at the SaddleBrooke One bocce ball courts on the first Friday of every…
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…
King Mitchell, aka Mitch Well, softball fans and friends, here it is May 25 and the SaddleBrooke Progress deadline is tomorrow. The big news? Well, number one is that our Memorial Day Tournament on May 29 will be in the books by the time you lucky readers get this edition. So, obviously, the results will…
Terese Butler On April 10 of this year, a number of SaddleBrooke residents were met at the DesertView pool by the SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s Adult-Learn-To-Swim (ALTS) instructors to begin their journeys to becoming confident swimmers. Some entered the pool with excitement and some with trepidation, but all were there with the desire to learn to swim!…
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…
Scott A. Baker The Men’s Putters had some good weather and a good turnout for all of our Thursday morning tournaments this spring. The second quarter Saguaro Cup was held on April 20 with eight members from Highlands Ranch Men’s Putters taking on the team from SaddleBrooke. SaddleBrooke won this quarter 312 strokes to 316…