David Zapatka Friend and pickleball player Natasha Thompson is a scuba and sunset enthusiast who writes, “loves me some sunsets. Do you know this one, “opacarophile?” Opacarophile—oh-pah-car-oh-fiel noun: an individual who cherishes sunsets, often seeking them out to enjoy the tranquil and colorful transition from day to night. This term reflects a deep affection for…
Bob Hutton Refinishing, if done in a sloppy manner, is a mess. But done with a planned, professional approach, it is magnificent. The SaddleBrooke Woodworkers Club has classes from time to time, and in June they are having a series of three Saturday classes on finishing—not slapping on some urethane. This is museum-quality finishing taught…
Bob Hutton Many times, things fail prematurely, perhaps through no fault of our own. Here in SaddleBrooke, we have a group that helps with some of those failures. The Woodworkers Club takes requests for repairs to furniture and other items. Some are of great value to their owner, perhaps sentimental only, but value nonetheless. We’re…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The population in the United States is rapidly aging. Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had relatively higher suicide rates across the age spectrum compared to other birth peers in the United States. Given that by 2030, there will be more than 71 million Americans ages 65 and older, the…
Amy Butkovich In April, United Women in Faith at Vista United Methodist Church on Oracle Road in Catalina assembled 62 backpacks for the Family First charity located in Oracle. The backpacks contained school supplies such as paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, and watercolors. Ten backpacks were made for preschoolers, and the remainder for school-age…
Connie Kotke, Co-President Consider becoming a playing or social member in the SaddleBrooke Verde Sputters! This lively group provides women of all skill levels a chance to putt 18 holes while enjoying the sunshine, fresh air, and mountain vistas of our beautiful desert setting. In addition to working on your aim, you’ll enjoy luncheons, tournaments,…