Stuart Watkins Bring your pets, even horses, to the Blessing of the Animals Event at Vista United Methodist Church on Oct. 21. Here is a quote from Pastor Fred Baum when I asked how the event would be handled: “People bring their animals to Vista Church’s patio. They are blessed there individually after a short…
Category: October 2023
Generals, October 2023
Up and Coming at the Food Bank
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) will be a busy place for the next few months. Our wonderful volunteers will run holiday programs and assist with other special projects. October: Emergency-type, non-washable, single-use blankets will be distributed from our lobby during the month of October. Some of our clients are challenged with housing issues such…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
November Skygazers Meeting—The Discovery of a Dark Star
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Jay Holberg, Ph.D., a retired astrophysicist and faculty member of the University of Arizona’s Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, on Sunday, Nov. 12, at the DesertView Theater, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. Dr. Holberg will discuss the star Sirius and its tiny companion,…
Front Page, October 2023
Trick or Tennis Trivia
Roe Callahan Since Halloween is associated with candy, have you ever wondered what is the least used color in a bag of M&M’s? Maybe not, but we have the answer at Trick or Tennis Trivia. Not all the questions are about tennis, and you may want to brush up on geography and other sports, too!…
October 2023, Sports
Do Something New for Yourself: Come Try a Free Swim Workout!
Claire Guidas If you can already swim laps and would like to socialize with others while you improve your skills, come and try a few SaddleBrooke Swim Club workouts for free before joining the club ($20 per year). Swimmers of all abilities (fitness to competitive) are welcome, and many time slots are currently offered several…
Generals, October 2023
Win a Free ILR Education Course
Riley Jackson The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is sponsoring a lottery to introduce new and current residents of SaddleBrooke, who are not already lifetime subscribers (members), to the ILR Education Program. Five lucky winners will each be awarded a free registration to the course of their choice in the spring (January through March)…
Features, October 2023
Cooks Out of the Kitchen—Local Restaurant Reviews
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at [email protected]. The Parish 15800 N. Oracle…
Features, October 2023
Word of the Month: Verso and Recto
David Zapatka Reader, friend, and fellow bridge player, Gayle Covey, writes, “As always, enjoyed your SaddleBrooke word column. I’ve been saying I’d send a word or two. Finally … I’m an English major and a words person. How did I not know this? It just came up in Wordle (and I thought of you!) … verso. And…
October 2023, Clubs & Classes
Quilters Supporting Charities
Sheri Nockels The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters have been using their talents for the greater good. Ann Bershaw, our Service Committee chairperson, and committee members Linda Eisenhart, Sue Braun, Gayle Strack, and Nancy Doering have done an amazing job identifying charities, working with them to determine needs, and conveying that to our club for action! At…
Generals, October 2023
ARTwalk—A SaddleBrooke Ranch Tradition
Linda Shannon-Hills The ARTwalk has become a tradition at SaddleBrooke Ranch, starting our 11th year this fall. This event has been listed as one of the Top 50 Fun Facts about the Robson Resort Communities. You must add the ARTwalk to your October calendar of events, starting on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. until…