Shirley Webster Soon we will be ending summer and jumping into our new season. SaddleBrooke Caregivers United will meet on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m. in the Catalina Room, next to the HOA TWO Golf Pro Shop. We are looking forward to seeing all of our regulars and lots of new friends as we support,…
Category: August 2026
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Stay Mentally Sharp by Playing Chess
Greg Hlushko Playing chess provides a comprehensive cognitive workout that strengthens memory, accelerates pattern recognition, and builds a robust cognitive reserve against aging. By challenging both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously, it forces the mind to balance strict logical analysis with creative spatial visualization. So come by to learn how to play or to play a…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Waco Shines as Host of the 75th National Square Dance Convention
Mary Klootwyk Waco, Texas, welcomed thousands of dancers, callers, cuers, and guests from across the United States and around the world for the 75th National Square Dance Convention, and by every measure, the Diamond Jubilee celebration was a tremendous success. Held June 24 to 27 at the Waco Convention Center, the four-day event featured nonstop…
Clubs & Classes, August 2026
Dancing Into Fall
Judy Saks All SaddleBrooke residents are welcome to join the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC) at any time. If you would like to try a class first before joining, you may attend one full monthly session of Introductory Novice classes for free. If you would like to continue, you are strongly encouraged to join the…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
Gardening Club: News from SaddleBrooke Gardening Club
Carmen Konkle Now that the hot and very hot weather has arrived, what should we be doing in the hot summer months in our gardens? Mostly we should do as our plants are doing and just be. In this heat, most plants just want to survive and rest. If you see signs of stress, like…
August 2026, Clubs & Classes
WOOO Second Saturday
Dee Berisha A very special monthly Women On Our Own (WOOO) dining experience takes place on the second Saturday of each month. It is devoted to dining “close to SaddleBrooke” or in SaddleBrooke to reduce driving in the dark as well as patronizing dining venues in our close proximity. One of these venues that have…
August 2026, Front Page
Hikers Travel to Prescott, Arizona
Ken Wong Staying in our home state, the SaddleBrooke Hiking Club traveled up north in April for the first offsite trip of the calendar year. The destination was Prescott with three days of hiking from April 14 to 16. The trip started inauspiciously with unforecast heavy rains falling on the Prescott area on the eve…
August 2026, Front Page
Fantastic Courses from Lifelong Learning
Byron Cotter Do you enjoy learning new “stuff”? If so, SaddleBrooke Lifelong Learning is your ticket to a range of exciting courses this coming fall! New courses include: * The First Renegades of Rock and Roll by David Jarvis. David will cover the origins and predecessors of Rock and Roll, which date back to the…
August 2026, Front Page
All I Really Need to Know I Learned Playing Pickleball
Gary Pelphrey I came to pickleball looking for exercise. I stayed because it turns out getting humbled by a wiffle ball is surprisingly good for the soul. Five years later, I own more paddles than I care to admit, know the difference between a Dink and an Erne, and I’ve discovered something unexpected: pickleball has…
August 2026, Religion
Congregation B’nai Midbar at SaddleBrooke – August 2026
B’nai MidBar News Melanie Einbund From Our President, Joy Erickson A beloved congregant and community leader Esta Goldstein is preparing to move back east after 30 years in Tucson. Her contributions to both the Jewish and broader Tucson communities are immeasurable. Intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated, Esta helped form Congregation B’nai Midbar and remains a treasured mentor.…