Peter Spinetta Peter L. Spinetta and BabyBook Publishing are pleased to announce the release of Spinetta’s new book, Of Things Just and Unjust. Himself a retired California judge, now residing in SaddleBrooke, Spinetta’s new work tells the story of an assigned judge who, while presiding over various legal proceedings arising from the killing of a…
Category: December 2025
December 2025, Generals
The Golden Goose
Ron Peck The Golden Goose Thrift Shop is your festive destination this holiday season! Join us for joyful shopping filled with silver and gold treasures, clothing, furniture, home décor, and so much more to bring cheer to your home. We will be closed on Dec. 25 to let our wonderful volunteers and donors celebrate with…
December 2025, Generals
Living Retired: OMG! What Next?
Gary Chalk For the record, I have never ever considered using ‘OMG’ in the headline of my Living Retired columns. However, desperate times call for desperate column titles. This is what I mean… With so much turmoil in the world these days, you have to wonder what worse could be coming! Well, ‘what worse,’ is…
December 2025, Generals
Savor Retirement: Savoring Peace in Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…
December 2025, Sports
The Essentials of Pickleball Make Great Holiday Gifts
Corey Loyd Pickleball is now the fastest-growing sport in America for the fourth year in a row, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association (SFIA). Its popularity is soaring nationwide, especially among seniors, and SaddleBrooke is no exception. With 14 courts at the Robson Pickleball Center (RPC) located in the heart of SaddleBrooke and…
December 2025, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: No Man’s Land
David Zapatka No man’s land, sometimes referred to as the transition area, aka the kitchen, is the area of the pickleball court between the non-volley zone line and the baseline. Think of it as a space 11 feet long and 20 feet wide; two feet behind the non-volley zone line and two feet inside the…
December 2025, Sports
SaddleBrooke Lady Niners—Giving Thanks
Kathy DeMerritt A big thank you to the Verde Sputters! They did a great job of making the Turkey Shoot a great success on Nov. 18. Their article in this issue of the SaddleBrooke Progress will provide details of our day. We had fun and a delicious lunch! Next up was our holiday play day…
December 2025, Sports
MPLN Presidents Cup
EJ Snearly The MountainView Preserve Lady Niners (MPLN) gathered after league play on Nov. 11 for brunch in the MountainView ballroom. This league’s two golfing days on Nov. 4 and 11 was a competition for the Presidents Cup. All league members who golfed on these two days had the opportunity to win the “Cup.” The…
December 2025, Sports
Play Your Best Pool: Staying Relaxed and Positive When Not at the Shooting Table
Johnny Henson, Professor Pool We all miss shots and play dumb shots. It happens to all of us, and we get mad or down on ourselves. The difference between the better players and the weaker players is how well they control their emotions and actions when they are not shooting. Over the years I have…
December 2025, Sports
‘The Snake’ Strikes Again!
Joe “Fast Eddie” Giammarino The Pool Players of The Brookes Billiards Club (PPB) hosted an 8-Ball Singles Tournament on Oct. 25 in the SaddleBrooke One Catalina Recreation Center (CRC) Billiards Room. This was the first of five Club Championship 8-Ball Tournament qualifiers. PPB thanks Mi Tierra Mexican Restaurant and PPB for sponsoring this tournament. The…