Unit Nine Happy Hour Unit Nine had its monthly happy hour at the Vistas Restaurant at SaddleBrooke One on June 15. Twenty-eight members enjoyed a nice dinner and drinks at the Vistas after having them at the MountainView Grill the past eight months. Service was great, and a good time was had by all. Unit…
Snakes, Bobcats, Coyotes, Packrats—Oh My! Candace Brockey and Claudia Amaral On a very warm Tuesday afternoon, 50 homeowners in Unit 3N joined in a happy hour to enjoy adult beverages, appetizers, and friendship. After a brief business meeting, the group was introduced to our guest speakers Jim Cloer and Tom Dowell. Both are members of…
Unit 8A Roadside Pick-Up Diane Fox On April 13, 12 Unit 8A residents gathered again to pick up 15 bags of trash along Highway 77 between mile markers 91 and 92. Volunteers included Marty Knezovich, Shella Davidson, Mike and Maureen Bartel, Gene and Chris Lee, Shelley Zieglee, Lee and Mary Jo Stastny, Steve Chapman, Ernie…
Unit 11 Celebrates Its Spring Fling Party Ken Marich Our Unit 11 parties are getting more popular and are lots of fun due to the efforts of our fantastic Social Committee: Shelia Ratza, Evelyn Freel, Lana Steinert, Rhonda Nicholson, Dee Zellinger, Lynne Pendlebury, and Sheila Dahlgren. The Spring Fling was hosted by Laurel Derksen at…
Units 5 and 11 Join for a Pre-Souper Bowl Party Ken Marich and Ric Nicholson SaddleBrooke Units 5 and 11 joined together in a pre-Super Bowl social gathering on Feb. 9, sharing a potluck of culinary delights, including “souper” soups, chilis, stews, salads, breads, and desserts. Nearly 60 attendees enjoyed breaking bread and meeting friends, new…
Unit 3N Brunchin’ on the Block Party Candace Brockey and Claudia Amaral On a sunny Dec. 2, 60 neighbors gathered in the Echo Canyon cul-de-sac for the final unit gathering of 2023. They enjoyed several charcuterie boards, plus a special surprise of chile relleno casserole and Mexican rice provided by member Annette Aubuchon. After a…
Unit 4 Welcome Back Chili Fest Connie Kotke On Oct. 27 nearly 50 neighbors from SaddleBrooke One Unit 4 took part in the annual Welcome Back event. The evening featured bocce ball, a cocktail mixer, and an extraordinary Chili Fest buffet dinner on the Tennis Center patio. The unit hosts this popular event to help…
Unit 4 Ladies Measure Out a Great Lunch Connie Kotke, Deputy Unit Rep “Tart words make no friends; a teaspoonful of honey will catch more flies than a gallon of vinegar.” —Benjamin Franklin The ladies from Unit 4 gathered once again for their quarterly luncheon on Sept. 27. This time the venue was Teaspoon, a…
Unit 17’s Toga Party Barbara Barr Bengen Residents of Unit 17 know how to have fun year-round. When we get tired of all the hot weather, we have a Toga Party—but togas were not required! The party invitation included a link to directions on how to make a toga from a bed sheet. Yes, there…
Unit 3 Men’s Luncheon at the Vistas On Aug. 8 at 11:30 a.m. the men from Unit 3 met at the Vistas for lunch. Everyone enjoyed visiting and relaxing. The staff servers were superb, and the food was delectable. Our next outing will be on Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 11:30 a.m. Keep your eyes on…