Category: Clubs & Classes

The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Has a New President

Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke has elected Fred Lowy as president for the 2025-26 Rotary year. Fred becomes the 26th president of the club. Fred and his wife Fran are residents of SaddleBrooke. Fred Lowy has been a SaddleBrooke Rotary Club member since mid-2015. He has served as sergeant-at-arms, club services chair,…

Happy New Year! New Rotary Year, That Is!

Wendy Guyton, Fred Lowy, and Barbara Barr Bengen The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke celebrated the 2024-25 Rotary year while ringing in the 2025-26 Rotary year with a “Passing the Gavel” festivity at the SaddleBrooke Ranch ballroom. Rotary dignitaries, guests, and club members helped to honor the old year and welcome in the new year Western…

I’m a Lonely Frog

Stuart Watkins I’m a lonely frog Living in a great big pond I sunbathe on a lily pad But I sunbathe all alone When I sing my love song In a deep, deep baritone Lady voices don’t respond, not one at all, at all, at all My legs are strong and powerful I leap from…

Is Tai Chi for Me?

You probably have heard all the raves about how great tai chi can be for our health and well-being, but you may not be sure it would really suit your personality, physical abilities, or interests. Here are some guidelines to help you decide: Tai chi might be for you if you want: 1. Better strength…

SaddleBrooke Caregivers United

It’s been a while since we have had the opportunity to meet and give one another a hug, encouragement, friendship, learn new information, or listen to an informative talk. We’re hoping that we can start up once again, but we need people to help the new board leadership with suggestions of speakers, residents to attend…

Chess Puzzle of the Month

Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in a casual, friendly environment for fun. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…

Sonoran Singers

Georgie Hourigan Sonoran Singers may be on hiatus until we gather once again with our director Cora Peters to prepare for our autumn and holiday sing-outs, but several of us just can’t stay away. So, we meet up at our usual time in the MountainView clubhouse dining room and share some drinks and together time…

What Is Real Ear Measurement?

Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to briefly discuss Real Ear Measurement (REM). Contrary to what your grandchildren might think, it doesn’t involve having your audiologist grab a tape measure to record the external dimensions of your ear. REM is a technique…