Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to briefly share some suggestions for communicating with the hearing-impaired. I have shared many of these tips previously. We would be happy to discuss these tips at one of our future monthly meetings. Meetings are a…
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September 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission
Jan Howard, Chair Your Link to the Outside World The SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission (SPAC) serves as a vital connection between our community and the broader world of public policy, infrastructure planning, and regional development. Formed by residents from SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO, SPAC is a volunteer advisory group that monitors government activity, tracks…
Clubs & Classes, August 2025
SaddleBrooke Caregivers United
It’s been a while since we have had the opportunity to meet and give one another a hug, encouragement, friendship, learn new information, or listen to an informative talk. We’re hoping that we can start up once again, but we need people to help the new board leadership with suggestions of speakers, residents to attend…
July 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke United Caregivers
Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We encourage the caregiver to be physically and emotionally well by doing what will not only help to maintain their health, but will so much improve their attitude towards their loved one. So, please: 1.…
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Texas Hold ‘em
Marianne Pinello SaddleBrooke Texas Hold ‘em tournament winners from March 3 through May 19 are as follows: 1st place Kathy O’Connell, 2nd place Jack Porteus, 3rd place (tie) Marianne Pinello, Terry Douglas, and Alan Stein. Please join us on Monday evenings at 5:55 p.m. at MountainView in the Sonoran Room.
June 2025, Clubs & Classes
Neurological Support Group
Esta Goldstein Quote from Helen Keller: “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” We encourage the caregiver to be physically and emotionally well by doing what will not only help to maintain their health but will so much improve their attitude towards their loved one. So,…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers and a Life of Collecting Autographs
Mary Gates Have you ever enjoyed a performance so much that you wanted to meet the performer and obtain an autograph in order to commit the experience to memory? Sylvia Munsen began collecting autographs from friends in an autograph book in elementary school and then from remarkable performers throughout her life. She stored the autographs…
May 2025, Clubs & Classes
Questers Catalina Timewalkers: English Transferware Pottery and English China Tea Sets
Mary (Twink) Gates Some collectors of place settings may not be aware of the name of the beautiful China/pottery known as transferware when they have come across an intricately patterned piece of China, vase, or planter that has piqued their interest. Mary Gates, a member of Questers Catalina Timewalkers, was one of those people who…
May 2025, Generals
Have You Attended One of Our Meetings?
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to encourage those who are here this summer to attend one of our monthly meetings. Our group meets on the second Friday of every month at 10 a.m. in the Catalina Room in the Mesquite building.…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
American Values—Can They Bring Our Country Together?
Barbara Starrett and Sandy McNabb, PhD On Feb. 23 at the SaddleBrooke Freethinkers meeting, 140 people listened to Richard Gilman talk about American Values. Mr. Gilman was past publisher of The Boston Globe newspaper, which won Pulitzer Prizes for articles under his leadership. In 2018 he was inducted into the UA School of Journalism Hall…