Category: September 2017

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Witches broom on oleander

Louise Grabell, Pinal County Master Gardener There is some bad news out there. Yes, gardeners, beware and be aware! First, ask yourself how many oleander trees/shrubs do we have in SaddleBrooke? A rough guess would be thousands! If you have any variety of oleander on your property and you have one of our technically-capable and…

Mini-lectures being offered during the Health Fair

Dr. Scott Sheftel

Dr. Scott Sheftel – 9:30 a.m. Founder of Healthy Skin Dermatology A long-time underwriter of the Health Fair, Dr. Sheftel specializes in surgical oncology, laser surgery, skin laser resurfacing and sclerotherapy. He will discuss detection and prevention of skin cancer, the most common cancer diagnosed in Arizona. During Dr. Sheftel’s presentation, his team will be…

In Passing

John Tremor John Tremor passed on June 5, 2017, leaving behind his wife Bobbie, daughter Patrice Tremor (Irvine, CA), son Scott Tremor (San Diego, CA), grandson Tyler Tremor (San Diego, CA), sister Lois Dettman and family (Tampa, FL) and many friends. Born in East Aurora, New York, on January 24, 1932, John earned his B.S.…

Come join us on the dance floor – Square Dance lessons start October 8, 2017

Casual dress dancing on a recent Thursday evening

Kay White Need something new? Something fun? Something challenging? Something both interesting and exciting in your life? Then join us for the “Give Us a Whirl” GUAW introduction lesson and demonstration of today’s world of square dancing. See how quick you can learn the basic calls of “mainstream” square dancing. Circle left, circle right, do…

News from the Institute

The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies is proud to sponsor for the 15th consecutive year High Holy Day services in SaddleBrooke. Leading services for Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are Rabbi Sanford Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Boltt, with accompanist Carolyn Cochran. Members of the community also participate in services through readings, aliyot, blowing…

Pickleball lesson information

The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association Introductory Lesson will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, September 19, 20 and 22, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., on pickleball courts 7, 8 and 9 at the Preserve. The cost is $10, payable on the day of the lesson in cash (exact amount) or by check made payable…

Employee appreciation

While the holidays may seem a long way off, now is the time to think about thanking our employees for all that they do for us all year long. In fact, this is one item on your holiday “to do” list that you can check off today! The Employee Appreciation Committee (EAC) for HOA 2…

Move your body

Bonnie L. Schoenfelder Moving to the music can be a great activity for people who like to dance and also for people who do not think that they can dance. By following simple patterns set to the music, a beginner can master a new dance in one short lesson. While having a sense of rhythm…

Papercrafters FUN Shop!

SaddleBrooke PaperCrafters; photo by Karin Menghini

Carol Thompson Once again, the SaddleBrooke PaperCrafters held another very creative Fun Shop. In August, 15 members participated in a Card-in-a-Box activity. Each one of us brought a finished card and a kit with supplies to make three others. We exchanged kits, made the cards and came away with three completed new cards! Fun Shops…