Category: Generals

December at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop

Stephanie Urdilaes Jingle all the way to the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! We are your one-stop shop for all your holiday needs. Deck the halls. Dress and bling. Perfect gifts. It’s all here for a fraction of retail! Give the gift of joy. We have beautiful Golden Goose gift cards available that are sure to…

Unit Happenings

Unit 2 Halloween Party On Oct. 31 a Unit 2 gathering was held at the home of Barbara and Bob (aka Bob-cat) Allen. Costumes were optional; however, the majority attending were dressed for the occasion. A coven of witches, their familiars (cats), pirates, athletes, a member of the Addams family, cowgirl and cowhand, and others…

… And a Warm, Soft Blanket

Rosemary Douglas In November, customers of the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) were eligible to receive two emergency food boxes, a full Thanksgiving dinner … and a warm, soft blanket. Several lucky families received a beautiful quilt made by the talented Sun City Quilters. We are thankful for the Sun City Quilters and appreciate their generosity…

United SaddleBrooke Says Thank You

United SaddleBrooke Board of Directors ‘Tis the season of giving gifts and giving thanks. United SaddleBrooke (US) wants to thank the candidates who ran for the Homeowners Association boards. They offered their gifts—time, expertise, energy, and spirit—to serve us. Congrats to those who were elected, and thanks to the homeowners who voted. US looks forward…

This I have Learned … The Apron

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg A friend suggested that I write an article on the topic of the apron; I am glad that she did, for this little “article of clothing” holds a multitude of memories for many people. The word apron is from the French word “naperon,” meaning a small tablecloth. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives several…

Come Enjoy an Evening of Mystery on the Big Screen!

On Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, local filmmakers Lori and Norb Lyle will show one of their award-winning films in SaddleBrooke! The psychological thriller Glass Cages will be at the MountainView Ballroom East starting at 4 p.m. This evening is free of charge, with donations for Lori Lyle’s next film, The Baby, accepted and appreciated. Door prizes,…

Dressed Up Dogs Hit the Park

Linda Lyon Working like dogs might be an appropriate descriptor for the SaddleBrooke Dog Park Association (SDPA) lately, but there’s been much fun in the mix as well. Our awesome volunteer maintenance team has been diligently dealing with the change in weather challenges, and have stepped up event planning with snowbirds returning and the holidays…

Tour de Bookstore

Renee Mazin Books are frequently a setting used by authors who are writing mysteries, cozies, or romances. There are many options! So, join me in a fun, fictional bookstore tour. Starting on the West Coast, The Lost and Found Bookshop in San Francisco is where Natalie is trying to make a go of a bookstore she…

Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries

2022 Bucks 4 Books Raffle—Good for You and Our Libraries! Nancy McCluskey-Moore The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries 2022 Bucks 4 Books Raffle raises money to buy new books, DVDs, and audiobooks for the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries. But it’s a win–win, because half of the money goes to the libraries, and the other half is distributed…