Category: October 2023

Texas Hold ‘em Tournament

Maureen Benigno, Coordinator of Texas Hold ’em Winners of our prestigious 12-week tournament from July 3 to Sept. 18: 1st place: Marianne Pinello 2nd place: Angela Stein 3rd place: Kathy O’Connell 4th place: Maureen Benigno 5th place: Cathy Scott, Terry Jackson (tied) Final Table Winners from July 3 to Sept. 18: July 3: Zerian Moore…

A Hidden Gem in the Desert

Kathy Sinnott Nestled beneath the Catalina Mountains is a vintage thrift shop offering more than the contents inside. A tiny house sits atop Magee Road, near Immaculate Heart Academy, where shoppers delight in gently used items. The Cottage showcases treasures in themed rooms, such as a women’s boutique, dining area, and a man cave. Outside…

Volunteer Instructors’ Skills Are Tested for SPA Player Development Classes

Raymond H. Goettsch During the last two weeks of September 2023, SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members volunteering to be instructors in player development classes had their own pickleball skills tested. The successful volunteers will be assigned to assist in three player development classes created by Player Development Director Paul Massara: Pickleball 101, Pickleball 201, and…

Navigating Dog Walking Etiquette

Anne Quinn-Diment As the soaring temperatures in SaddleBrooke begin to drop, more people are venturing outdoors for leisurely strolls with their four-legged companions. It’s essential to remember that proper dog-walking etiquette ensures a harmonious experience for everyone. Here are some valuable tips to make your dog walks safer and more enjoyable. 1. Walk against traffic. When…

2 Your Health: Self-Worth and Massage

Heidi Overman, Licensed Massage Therapist, #MT-24997 One of the themes I have tried to live by is that self-care is not selfish. For the last few years, I’ve spoken about this to my clients, hoping they understand the value of what they are doing for themselves by receiving regular massages. However, in dissecting and really…

Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – October 2023

We Are GuideStar Gold Certified! Robin Burns Senior Village at SaddleBrooke recently earned the Gold Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest database of nonprofit organizations. Less than five percent of nonprofits registered with GuideStar are recognized with a Gold Seal. A Gold Seal status is the leading symbol of nonprofit transparency and accountability.…

Men’s Niners Membership Campaign Begins October 23

James Wetegrove, Publicity Chairman Why Join the Men’s Niners? * To golf in a friendly setting with new or existing friends * To learn more about the game in an easy, nine-hole format * To experience competitive fun with other golfers in our community Who Can Join? Membership in the Men’s Niners is available to…

Coco Gauff on a Mission to Inspire!

Mike Oberski Have you ever wondered what it was like to watch the Roman Empire sport of gladiator fighting back in 105 B.C. to A.D. 404? Well, you need not look much further than today’s sport of tennis, especially at the U.S. Open in New York this year. And if you think our younger generation…

The Tennis Cabana Will Be Visiting SaddleBrooke!

Mark your calendars! Cheri Megli will be bringing her “Tennis Cabana on Wheels” to SaddleBrooke. This year she will be coming to our Pickleball Center on Friday, Nov. 3, and to our Tennis Center on Sunday, Nov. 5. The time will be 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You will have the opportunity to demo paddles…