Marlene D’Ambrosio As a child, autumn was always a time of mixed emotions for me—the end of the lazy, hazy days of summer and the promise and excitement of a new school year ahead. It was a chance to reunite with old friends and an opportunity to meet new ones. And, oh, the joy of…
Category: October 2024
October 2024, Sports
Mixed Putting Group Is About to Start
Nicholas Mares Get ready for some fun. Monday Mixers is a mixed putting group open to all residents of SaddleBrooke. Couples, singles, all are welcome! Come join the fun. • This group meets Monday afternoons starting the first week in November and runs into April. • Putting begins at 3:30 p.m. each Monday. Practice is…
Features, October 2024
Freaky Factoids
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Isn’t it fascinating to learn about little-known facts or statistics? As in, what is the depth of the Atlantic Ocean at its deepest part? The answer: 28,323 feet! See? Now wasn’t that interesting? Here are some little-known factoids that will bowl you over. The British Invasion After the British Invasion, prompted…
October 2024, Features
Pledge in a Letter
Stuart Watkins My Dear, My love for you is unbendable and everlasting. As we walk down life’s path side by side, holding hands, you should know forever is forever. When you falter, I will be there. When I falter; you for me. Sincerely, Yours
October 2024, Front Page
Take Me Dancing!
Mary Klootwyk Give us a whirl! Square Dance lessons start Thursday, Oct. 17, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., sponsored by SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club. For more information, contact Terry Jackson at 520-241-4164. Why Square Dance? Square dancing is a unique and inexpensive recreational activity that offers fun, mental and physical fitness, and fellowship. Here are…
October 2024, Front Page
Give Where You Live – Senior Village
Senior Village’s Give Where You Live campaign doubles the love: Every dollar matched, every life touched. Imagine a world where your generosity is instantly doubled, where every dollar you give stretches twice as far to support those in need. This year, Senior Village at SaddleBrooke offers you that magical opportunity. Thanks to a generous benefactor,…
October 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk November 1 and 2
The SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk is listed as one of the top 50 fun facts about the Robson Resort Communities. Add Friday, Nov. 1, from 1 to 5 p.m., and Saturday, Nov. 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to your calendar and come visit over 40 artists selling in their home studios and the Art…
October 2024, Sports
No Rocking Chairs Allowed
Noelle Minck I first met Theresa Ashton behind the starting blocks at the 2023 Polar Bear Swim Meet at the University of Arizona pool. Her competitive spirit and serious focus on her upcoming race impressed me, since this was my first U.S. Masters Swimming meet competing for the SaddleBrooke Swim Club (SBSC), and I was…
October 2024, Clubs & Classes
Promising New Wireless Assistive Listening Technologies, Including Auracast
Tim Gaule Save the date: The SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group invites you to join us on Thursday, Nov. 7, in the MountainView Ballroom East at 1 p.m. to hear a presentation on promising new wireless assistive listening technologies, including Auracast. This technology can provide the same experience as a hearing loop without the complex infrastructure…
October 2024
Jewish Friendship Group
As we say goodbye to September, another three successful events are added to our memory vault. Men’s Luncheon. The inaugural meeting of the monthly Men’s Luncheon was, so I was told by my husband, a great success. A dozen of our gentlemen met at the RoadRunner Grill to eat good food and talk about whatever…