One third of the more than 700 SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members are fairly new to Pickleball, so the SPA board unanimously approved a program Advanced Assisted Play Instruction specifically designed for REC and 2.0 Pickleball players! Every Wednesday (except December 23) from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Ridgeview court Nos. 4, 5 and 6, an instructor…
Category: December 2015
Generals, December 2015
The Gardeners Exchange
The Gardeners Exchange at Saaddlebrooke Ranch welcomes Mark Sitter, owner of B and B Cactus Nursery, to speak on Wednesday, December 16 at 1:00 p.m. in the La Mesa Room at La Hacienda Club. Mark will share his vast knowledge of growing cacti and succulents, focusing on designing containers of succulents and their particular care.…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Women’s Tennis Group serves Habitat for Humanity
Every month, a group of SaddleBrooke women that play together on a 4.0 interclub tennis team gather to do something fun and exciting off the court. In October they decided to put their skills to good use by helping a deserving family build their first house at a Habitat for Humanity building site. On October…
Religion, December 2015
Bible 101
Terry Barringer “Why 101?” Most of us are familiar with this terminology representing an introductory course – one without prerequisites. As a result, this compelling introduction to the Bible has become one of the most requested studies offered by CCSB. Since becoming a part of the study curriculum a couple of years ago, women at…
Religion, December 2015
Reformation Sunday at local church
Nan Nasser On Sunday, October 25, Reformation Sunday was celebrated at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church by including the dedication of an accessibility ramp, welcoming new members and celebrating the 18th birthday of MSPC. Recently the Session of MSPC authorized the construction of a ramp to the chancel to allow improved access to the pulpit and…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Fine Arts Guild schedule
Janet Tucker The Guild has been working hard to put together an exciting selection of classes for the winter and spring. And remember, you do not have to be a Guild member to sign up and take classes; they’re open to everyone. All classes are held in the Arts and Crafts area in HOA Two…
Generals, December 2015
ILR – Institute for Learning in Retirement
Share our knowledge – teach an ILR class Ken Marich, ILR Board member All of us living in SaddleBrooke have interesting backgrounds and a lifelong set of experiences. Why not share your knowledge with your community? Have you ever taught a course based on your expertise and talent? Would you like to teach a course?…
Generals, December 2015
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
Walkathon 2015 – thank you, everyone! Nan Nasser The 19th annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Walkathon took place on Saturday, October 24, with great enthusiasm and energy. Over 250 people registered, wore bright yellow T-shirts, and either walked the 5K route around Ridgeview or the shorter segment to the fire house on SaddleBrooke Blvd. The water…
Sports, December 2015
Busy fall for Lady Niners
Barbara Johnson On November 3, the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners held their annual Turkey Shoot. For this event, the lady to land closest-to-the-pin on Hole No. Six of the Saddlebrooke Course wins a gift certificate to buy that turkey for Thanksgiving. This year’s weather was absolutely beautiful and the winner was Val Malik – great shooting,…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Knit Wits news
Bobbi Forsch The Knit Wits had a great class on pattern sense presented by Cyd Engel of Tucson Yarn Company. Discussion centered on pattern selection for making garments, what to look for in patterns and the importance of the swatch and blocking. Cyd presented a myriad of great information, so now we’ll watch to see…