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38 New Preserve Residents Meet and Greet at Brunch

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – March 2026

Swim Club Is Offering Adult Learn-to-Swim Classes

April Skygazers Meeting—Large Binocular Telescope Observations of Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon Io

Cooks Out of the Kitchen: Local Restaurant Reviews

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 cooksoutofthekitchen@gmail.com. Scordato’s 4911 N. Stone Ave.,…

A Case for Recycling

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg Regarding recycling, consider the three Rs mantra: Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. This seems logical to those of us who want to save the environment. But is it really that simple? No, it’s not. In fact, it’s downright complicated, and it takes a village. Readers might be surprised to know that only 9%…

This I Have Learned: Things We Have Learned

Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg A few weeks back, I had to take my car into the dealership to have a cracked windshield repaired after a six-month circuitous journey of maneuvering through repairs and insurance issues. The wait time for the installation would be about four hours. Sitting in the spacious waiting area, I struck up…

Dollars & Sense: Golden Years, Global Adventures: Travel Trends for Mature Travelers in 2025

The travel landscape is constantly evolving, and 2025 promises exciting new trends, particularly for mature travelers. Booking.com highlights a significant shift: Seniors are embracing early preparation for longer, more immersive journeys. This proactive approach maximizes travel budgets and leverages financial tools for optimal value. Retirees are increasingly viewed as a vibrant and adventurous demographic eager…

In Passing – April 2025

Dr. Roland Boyd Bosma Social justice activist and educator Dr. Roland Boyd Bosma, 89, of SaddleBrooke, died March 11, 2025, in Tucson. Born Oct. 9, 1935, in Muskegon, Mich., to Alice Van Allsburg Bosma and Roland Bosma, he attended public schools and Muskegon Community College. During his junior year, Boyd transferred to the University of…