Tim Malone, SaddleBrooke Ranch Resident and Softball Player Resilience plays a significant role in all of our lives. It’s not just a personality trait, but a set of actions, behaviors, and thoughts that can be developed and nurtured over time. Examples of resilience may include a positive attitude, effective coping skills, healthy thinking, hobbies, and…
Category: July 2024
Sports, July 2024
Memorial Day Softball Tournament a Fabulous Success
The SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Memorial Day Tournament was just what we needed to kick off the coming summer months. Great weather, great food, and a capacity crowd made for a fabulous time at the old ballpark. Our two tournament sponsors, Ambient Air and Coyote Golf Cars, were well represented and appreciated throughout the event. They…
July 2024, Sports
Heritage Hall Honors Swim Team Supporters
Noelle Minck Heritage Hall is SaddleBrooke Swim Club’s (SBSC) way of showing gratitude and honoring members for their accomplishments, support, and service to the SaddleBrooke swimming community. Doug Springer’s YMCA back in Maine used a Heritage Hall in the same way. He brought the idea up to the SBSC Board, and they began acknowledging members…
July 2024, Sports
A National Champion and Personal Bests Highlight Swim Team’s Trip to Nationals
Noelle Minck Over the long weekend of June 20 through June 24, six SaddleBrooke Swim Team members flew to Indianapolis, Ind., to compete in the U.S. Masters Swimming Spring National Championships. The meet was held at the Indiana University Natatorium, down the road from the Lucas Oil Stadium, where the U.S. Olympic Swimming Trials were…
July 2024, Sports
SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters Quarterly Breakfast
The SaddleBrooke Men’s Putters held their quarterly breakfast in May to present the awards for the quarter and past year. The following awards were presented: The 2023 Charles Schwab Tournament prizes were handed out by our sponsor Jeff Shields of Charles Schwab to the following putters: First place: Jim Jevne, second place: Gio Fiorino, third…
July 2024, Sports
And the Presidents Cup Winner Is … Maria Byers
The annual Presidents Cup is a match play tournament played over several days. Maria Byers won each of her matches and was awarded the coveted Presidents Cup on May 11. Congrats, Maria. On June 11 Lady Niners enjoyed a delicious buffet lunch and business meeting with special attendees Jan Chanik, Molly Fullerton, Mike Roddy, and…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Do You Want Peaceful and Relaxing Energy in Your Life?
Please join us on Sunday, July 28, for a two-hour workshop from 10 a.m. to noon on Feng Shui, presented by Aelita Leto. Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese practice of creating a space utilizing specific objects to attain balance and harmony for the individual(s) residing in that space. Aelita, a Feng Shui Master with…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
8 Things You Can Do Today for an Even Better Tomorrow
Barbara Barr Bengen WIN (Wellness Integrated Network) is on hiatus this summer. Meanwhile, we’ll be sharing wellness ideas and information with you. And stay tuned. We have fabulous programs coming up this fall and winter, including a great Wellness Symposium in November! Imagine that tomorrow is a much better day. Here are some simple things…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Pinal County Sheriff Candidate Talks with Democrats
Karla Trippe At the June meeting of the SaddleBrooke Democratic Club (SBDC), Pinal County Sheriff candidate Chief Patrick R. Melvin spoke to the club about the requirements for a strong sheriff. “A professional sheriff treats everyone with dignity and respect.” Melvin has served as police chief three times, and his experience shows that accreditation creates…
July 2024, Clubs & Classes
Genealogy Club’s Summer Schedule
Laurence Edralin Starting in June, the SaddleBrooke Genealogy Club switched to a workshop environment where members and guests bring their laptops to the sessions. They work with the club’s experienced researchers on their own projects. It can be one-on-one or in small groups learning from club experts working on their own family trees. There will…