Andy Marino The SaddleBrooke Activity Center was transformed into a vibrant “piazza” this February as the Italian Heritage Club hosted an unforgettable evening for more than 50 residents. The room was a sea of il Tricolore—the green, white, and red of the Italian flag—with classic Italian melodies providing a soundtrack to an evening centered on…
Bonnie Barazani The Preserve held the annual “newbies” brunch on Feb. 1 at the Barazanis’ home. All new residents who moved into The Preserve in the past year were invited to attend. A home-cooked meal was provided at no cost to them. A good time was had by all 38 “newbies” who met other new…
David Zapatka Spin is one of the most underrated game-changing skills. While beginners often focus on simply getting the ball over the net, intermediate and advanced players know that adding spin can create awkward bounces, force errors, and open up the court. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your offensive tools or add finesse to your…
Ellen Avenoso We are off to a quick start in the new year with our first event, the popular 3 Jills and a Jack Tournament on Jan. 27. Previously a biennial tournament, last year’s event proved so popular, we have now given it an annual spot on our calendar. It is sponsored by A1 Golf…
SBCO Helps Feed Students During Winter Holiday Break Nancy McCluskey-Moore Many students in the Mammoth/San Manuel Unified School District receive free breakfast and lunch when they attend school. When the extended winter holiday break rolls around, some of these children are in jeopardy of not having enough good quality food to eat, since they cannot…
Christianne Dettmann Did you find some hidden gems this past fall at any of the Golden Goose Moonlight Madness sales? Did you visit the Rotary’s “Quilts of Love” sale at the Sunny Side Up Café on Oct. 28-29? Did you score some great deals at the IDWI (“I Don’t Want It!”) sale in the Mountainview…
Emma, a little white dog who lives in SaddleBrooke Hi Progress friends! I’m Emma, a cheerful little bichon-poodle mix living here in SaddleBrooke with my human Bill. You may have seen us out walking the golf course paths or cruising in our golf cart. In this column I share a dog’s-eye view on your questions…
Unit Four Holiday Open House Connie Kotke On Dec. 5 more than 60 residents in Unit 4 gathered at the home of Linda Holt for another successful Holiday Open House. This is the third year in a row that Linda has graciously hosted this well-attended event, and we appreciate her generosity. Stepping into the front…
SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch Residents Walked for Kids Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Walk for Kids was held at 9 a.m. on Nov. 8. Walkers, wearing their “Walk for Kids 2025” T-shirts, completed either a long walk around Ridgeview Boulevard or a shorter, approximately one-mile walk. Tables were set up along both routes…
Ron Peck As we welcome a new year, the Golden Goose Thrift Shop is excited to offer incredible January sales on a vast array of items, including furniture, clothing, art, antiques, and so much more! New Year’s resolution? We have plenty of gently used exercise equipment on sale. Whether you’re looking to refresh your home,…