David Zapatka Pickleball continues to grow in popularity around the country. It’s now making its way into U.S. universities. The leading example of this is my friend, Jarrod Smith, coach of Drury University’s men’s and women’s tennis teams, and in 2024, coach of Drury’s co-ed pickleball team in Springfield, Mo. In August, Drury announced the…
Judi Friedman and Jerry Lankin We’re two SaddleBrooke foodies forever seeking great places to eat! We’ll review two restaurants each month for taste and presentation, service, price, value, and ambiance. If you have a favorite eatery and would like to spread the word, please send us an email at [email protected]. Grain River Asian Bistro 12985…
Ruth Caldwell If you are new to hiking in Arizona or have not hiked recently, you may want to learn about hiking in the Sonoran Desert from experienced SaddleBrooke Hiking Club guides. If so, you are invited to attend a hiking orientation presentation from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 6, in the DesertView…
Ed Melnick A number of SaddleBrooke residents have discovered Logan, Utah, as the perfect place to spend the summer. Home of Utah State University, the Summer Citizen Program offers various opportunities for seniors that are unparalleled. If you are interested in education, there are classes that are one week long, similar to our Institute For…
Phyllis Ketring Join us for Health Night Out on Monday, Jan. 22, at 7 p.m. at the DesertView Theatre. Falls are the most common cause of injury in patients older than 65. They account for 75% of serious injuries at this stage of life. It’s not just about age. A 90-year-old may be physiologically healthier…
Rosemary Douglas The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) assists our neighbors in many ways besides providing twice-monthly emergency food boxes. Individuals and families dealing with food insecurity have a very limited ability to purchase items necessary for personal and household hygiene and even some basic, everyday home supplies we take for granted. The TCFB helps by…