Gary Pelphrey Cooler weather and the return of snowbirds mean one thing—pickleball season is in full swing! The SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) courts are buzzing again, and there’s plenty of action both locally and beyond. Pickleball keeps booming! For the fourth year in a row, pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. And here’s…
Mike Sachse Mike Sachse on the keyboard and Mike Maxwell on the guitar carried on the tradition of homespun tunes on Aug. 30 on a driveway in SaddleBrooke One Unit 11. The last Saturday in August is officially known as Play Music on the Porch Day. It started as an idea to promote peace in…
Julie Adamen The SaddleBrooke Swim Club dove into action at the Dolphins of the Desert Pentathlon on Sept. 28 at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. With 48 entries spanning all age groups, our team brought home an impressive set of medals, personal bests, and spirited performances that showed why SaddleBrooke swimmers stand out. Standout Swims…
Stuart Watkins Comes the rain gently wetting all the plain Crashing bashing booms the thunder Rudely wakening all who slumber Slashing dashing lightning lights the sky Wonder to behold with naked eye Whooshing swooshing blows the wind Forces the tallest trees to bend Sunshine rays light up the sky Telling all the storm will soon…
Linda Rosenkrans The soul’s dust settles My heart fills with gratitude Mother’s love remains.
How to Prepare Your Finances for 2026 As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan for next year and take control of your finances. It’s time for fresh goals and smart planning to ensure your hard-earned money is protected and working for you. Two areas deserve extra attention as you prepare…