Category: November 2014

Editorial deadline changes this holiday season

Chelsea Johnson The holidays are almost upon us! Since Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close to the editorial deadlines, we are moving them up. Please have all editorial submitted by 4:00 p.m. on November 25 (for the December issue) and by 4:00 p.m. on December 23 (for the January issue). Be sure to mark your…

The Empty Chair

Joan Elder It was his chair. No one had to label it or even place a reserved sign on it. We all knew it was his chair. He sat in the same chair in the same spot in the Saguaro Room every other Saturday morning for the Writers’ Group. He sat in a similar chair…

2 Your Health – November 2014

Editor’s Note: “2 Your Health” is a new column in the SaddleBrooke Progress dedicated to health issues. Each month different doctors and or medical associations, from varying specialties, will be writing on issues of importance. Articles are based on experiences and independent research conducted by the doctors or medical associations. We encourage anyone considering changing medications and…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – November 2014

Joan and Rich Roberts, Grand Marshals for 2014

Walkathon highlights Nan Nasser Thank you, SaddleBrooke walkers! The 18th annual Walkathon left the SaddleBrooke Clubhouse parking lot after doing some warm up exercises; adults, dogs and students selected either a short walk or the 5K walk around Ridgeview Boulevard. Once back at the clubhouse everyone took part in a warm breakfast and awarding of…

Kids’ Closet Golf Balls

Jim Handrigan Once again we are asking for your help. KCGB has been in operation since 2000. As of this October we have been able to raise over $163,000 and have clothed over 1,200 kids. All this has been possible because of your continued generosity and support over the years. If you have a collection…

Join the Singles Club

Carol Pendleton The SaddleBrooke Singles Club is a social group for single men and women residing in SaddleBrooke. We have activities such as dine outs, parties, trips, happy hours, etc. There is a pizza party in November and a Christmas party in December. We recently enjoyed an ice cream party and a flaming and fun…

History up close: AmaWaterways Paris to Normandy River Cruise

Britni Dutz This year France celebrates the 70th anniversary of the D-Day landings of World War II. The history and world-changing events that surround Normandy are legendary, and recently Bon Voyage Travel agent Susan Gould had the chance to see the unforgettable historic sites of these events on the seven-night Paris and Normandy AmaWaterways River…

Shelton medals twice at Huntsman Games

SaddleBrooke resident Bob Shelton (left) and former SaddleBrooke residents, Barbara Gallagher (center) and Larry Gallagher (right), display their medals from the recent pickleball competition at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah.

Mark Van Matre Bob Shelton, a retired Tucson dentist and SaddleBrooke resident, received two bronze medals in the pickleball competition at the Huntsman World Senior Games held October 10 through the 18, 2014, in St. George, Utah. Shelton won his first bronze medal in Men’s Skill Doubles for the 3.5 skill level (ages 65 and…

SaddleBrooke Sputters joins Niners for annual event

First place winners for the Sputters’ Tournament: Sharon Powers, Doris Clark, Marlene Cowan and Donna Gruninger

Bonnie Thomas On October 21 the SaddleBrooke Niners hosted the Lady Sputters for their annual Niners/Sputters Tournament. The Sputters like this event because they get out on the golf course and the Niners like it because they don’t have to putt. Plus it was followed by a delicious quiche luncheon including sinfully good cinnamon buns,…