October brought falling temperatures, and the snowbirds have returned to SaddleBrooke. That means it’s time to begin a new and exciting bocce season. A small group of dedicated bocce bowlers toughed it out during the summer heat and will continue to play, but we are expecting the 13 new members who joined last spring to show up…
Category: November 2023
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
The Sock Hop Party Is Back!
It’s back and better than ever—the SaddleBrooke Line Dance Club’s Sock Hop Party! Dancers were on “cloud nine” as we got together on Sept. 21 for one of our favorite dance party themes. This Sock Hop was very much anticipated, as we had not had one since 2017! Club members were “getting their kicks” dancing…
Features, November 2023
This I Have Learned … For Thanksgiving—On Being Humble
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg I bought it in a vintage market where people go to look for a “find” that might have some historical significance or, for that matter, for an item as an unusual conversation piece. This particular item falls into the latter category. I won’t use the usual cliché that “it called out…
Features, November 2023
Essential Oils for Natural Hair Care
JoAnne Gaudioso Care for your hair—without chemicals. All-natural essential oils are just as effective in adding thickness and beauty to your hair. Whether you’re losing hair, have bald spots, or have a receding hairline, try one of these top essential oils for hair growth: rosemary, ylang ylang, and frankincense. All three of these essential oils…
Generals, November 2023
What Is an HOA? And What’s With All the Rules?
Kim Bennett, Rules and Regulations Committee A homeowners association is a group of community property owners who manage the property and common areas. Owners are governed by rules known as covenants, conditions, and restrictions, or CC&Rs. When new homeowners buy in an HOA community, such as here in SaddleBrooke, they commit to adhering to these rules and…
Sports, November 2023
Relishing Pickleball: Doubles Strategies (Continued!)
David Zapatka Continuing our study of Pickleball Fundamentals Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, Ms. Littlewood offers these basic doubles strategies for players of any level. To read all her advice, buy her book. Strive for 100% accuracy on serves. The serve is the only shot in the game that is uncontested. There…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Woodcarvers
Jay Rosenlof What do you do with a block of wood, a sharp knife or chisel, and a desire to create something? Have you ever tried carving something out of wood? Thinking about what you want to carve, how you want to carve the wood, and then how to finish it into a successful piece—it…
Features, November 2023
Luxury Mediterranean Cruise
Joseph Rizza As many SaddleBrooke residents already know, Dr. Joseph Rizza has been a cruise ship doctor for more than 30 years. His wife Guje Olofsson and two other SaddleBrooke residents, Ed and Barbara Haugland, recently joined him for two Mediterranean voyages onboard the 325-passenger luxury ship the Wind Surf. On one of the voyages, the ship…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
MOAA News
Former Lt. William Myers, CEC, USN The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its most recent luncheon meeting on Oct. 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by retired Capt. Charles Vaughan, U.S. Navy, president, during which members were updated on the…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Life Is a Cabaret … Join SBDC Today
Pat Knepler “What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the music play” and, better yet, dance to it by joining the SaddleBrooke Ballroom Dance Club (SBDC). This dance club is for everyone. No partner, no problem. Our DOWOP (Dancers Occasionally Without Partners) group is composed of both men and women, seasoned and…