David Zapatka Friend and pickleball player Natasha Thompson is a scuba and sunset enthusiast who writes, “loves me some sunsets. Do you know this one, “opacarophile?” Opacarophile—oh-pah-car-oh-fiel noun: an individual who cherishes sunsets, often seeking them out to enjoy the tranquil and colorful transition from day to night. This term reflects a deep affection for…
Category: June 2025
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
WOOO’s Changing of the Guard
Dee Berisha The semi-annual membership meeting and potluck for Women On Our Own (WOOO) was held on April 26 at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center. Approximately 45 members attended and enjoyed a lavish dinner while catching up with friends and welcoming new members to SaddleBrooke and to WOOO. This particular meeting was also tasked with…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Woodworking and Finishing
Bob Hutton Refinishing, if done in a sloppy manner, is a mess. But done with a planned, professional approach, it is magnificent. The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club has classes from time to time, and in June they are having a series of three Saturday classes on finishing—not slapping on some urethane. This is museum-quality finishing taught…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Woodworkers Club
Bob Hutton Many times, things fail prematurely, perhaps through no fault of our own. Here in SaddleBrooke, we have a group that helps with some of those failures. The Woodworkers Club takes requests for repairs to furniture and other items. Some are of great value to their owner, perhaps sentimental only, but value nonetheless. We’re…
June 2025, Features
Suicide … What You Need to Know
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that by 2030, there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older, the…
June 2025, Religion
Vista Women of Faith in Action
Amy Butkovich In April, United Women in Faith at Vista United Methodist Church on Oracle Road in Catalina assembled 62 backpacks for the Family First charity located in Oracle. The backpacks contained school supplies such as paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, and watercolors. Ten backpacks were made for preschoolers, and the remainder for school-age…
June 2025, Sports
Verde Sputters April Putting Results
Connie Kotke, Co-President Consider becoming a playing or social member in the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and mountain vistas of our beautiful desert setting. In addition to working on your aim, you’ll enjoy luncheons, tournaments,…
June 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – June 2025
Unit 2 Potluck BK Koch On May 22, 63 Unit 2 residents gathered at the tennis pavilion for a potluck. We were all treated to some sumptuous food. There was BBQ chicken, BBQ pork, frittatas, veggie sliders, mac and cheese, meatballs, pasta salads, desserts—too many dishes to mention. Needless to say, we all did a…
June 2025, Features
Umbrella of Love
Stuart Watkins Dear children I want you to know there is an Umbrella of Love over you and it is there forever you may stray out of its shelter but if you ever want to come back inside the umbrella is open and will welcome you no matter if you have not done all expected…
June 2025, Generals
SBCO—Helping Feed Our SE Pinal County Neighbors!
Marilee Jensen With the SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive behind us, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) Board would like to extend our deepest gratitude to SBCO for the continued support, which will ensure our clients can receive a wide variety of healthy food options, as well as high-quality proteins, for the remainder of the…