Holidays with SaddleBrooke Wind and Strings

26th Annual SaddleBrooke Health Fair Success

SaddleBrooke TWO Improves Dark Sky Compliance: Community Update

Oracle Schools Foundation – December 2025

SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild – December 2025

Lights, Cornhole, Action!

Christine Schmitz After HOA board approval, Cornhole members quickly fundraised to have outdoor lighting installed at the DesertView courts. Everyone can now take advantage of the lower evening temps and play cornhole. The lights are on from 7 to 9 p.m. nightly. Each Saturday night, Drop-In Play will begin to organize around 6:45 to 9…

Senior Softball Action

Frederick King Mitchell, Jr. Well, SaddleBrooke and Ranch Senior Softball fans, here it is June 12 and Saddlebag Notes deadline time. Here’s the past and future in the action-packed world of SB softball. Tournament Action—May 26 (Memorial Day) Yep, softball aficionados, the SSSA Memorial Day Tournament is in the books. The tournament was appreciatively sponsored…

Relishing Pickleball: The Art of Blocking

David Zapatka Last month we discussed how to beat the bangers. Blocking at the kitchen line was a key strategy. This article will pick up with that focus. Consider these strategies to improve your blocking skills. 1. You know the hard shot is coming. Be prepared, knees bent, relaxed, eyes on the ball, paddle out…

SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Classic 2025

Denise Cashmore The SaddleBrooke Women’s Golf Classic was held at MountainView Golf Club on May 13 and was co-chaired by MPWGA members Karen Erickson and Sharon Marchione. Special thanks to the event sponsors Wildfire Wing Company, Weathersby Windows, and Sonora Investment Management. Early May had its share of Red Flag Warnings, due to gusty winds.…

SaddleBrooke Lady Niners

Kathy DeMerritt Our big news is that we officially changed our name. By unanimous vote at our June 10 general meeting, our organization is now the SaddleBrooke Lady Niners. Kudos to our Social Committee who organized a delicious luncheon buffet and great table décor for our June meeting: Co-chairs Kathy Coffman and Sharon Marchione and…

Scams at an All-Time High in 2024

R.O.S.E., Resources/Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) released its 2024 Annual Report. This report sheds light on the alarming rise of scams and highlights their devastating financial impact. The IC3 recorded over 850,000 complaints, with reported losses soaring to $16.6 billion. This is a staggering 33% increase from 2023.…