David Zapatka This 12-common-mistakes column began after playing with some very excited, highly motivated, new pickleball players at our community courts recently. After playing a couple games, this question was posed to me, “What should we do to improve and become 3.5 players?” We reviewed the first six mistakes the past three months. This month…
Generals, April 2021
Oracle Assembly Show-N-Shine Car Show
The Oracle Assembly Show-N-Shine Car Show will be held on Saturday, April 17 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Oracle Assembly. Sign-in is from 9 to 10 a.m. The show is open to all antique, classic, vintage, and custom cars, trucks, and motorcycles. There is no entrance fee. As there is limited space,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
CMSC of MOAA Recap
G. William Myers (Lt., CEC, USN Former) The Catalina Mountain Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its February meeting on Feb. 20. The meeting began with a short business session presided over by Col. Bill Nagy, president, during which members were updated on the chapter’s current and future activities.…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Volunteering at HSSA
Christophe Valton “A community in which all pets are cared for and loved.” Volunteering at an organization which espouses this vision offers a unique opportunity to enhance the quality of life of shelter animals. Without exception, our animals arrive at Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA) because something went wrong in their lives. Abuse, neglect,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
Sunset Ride in Saguaro East National Park
Rebecca Williams The SaddleBrooke Ranch Horseback Riding Group rode in two separate groups in the late afternoon of two beautiful days in early March. They were on a sunset ride through the Saguaro East National Park. It was thrilling to see the beauty of tall stands of saguaros marching across the landscape in the setting sun.…
Generals, April 2021
Welcome New Neighbors
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Please extend a warm welcome and a wave to the newcomers who closed in February. We are so glad they have joined our beautiful community. A great program has been developed to introduce newcomers to SaddleBrooke Ranch and for the community to get to know the newcomers. The first step…
Features, April 2021
Behind the Scenes With Community Circle Players
Andrea Molberg Looking ahead for fun in the future! In preparation for future events at MountainView when the pandemic is behind us, more work continues to be happening behind the scenes in the ballroom. SaddleBrooke’s theatrical group Community Circle Players (CCP), which is committed to producing quality entertainment and to giving back to the community,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2021
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club Is Now a Cause-Based Club
Patti R. Albaugh What is a cause-based club? Rotary Club International has created a new model for club structure and activity, and SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club has adopted the new format. It’s a simpler club model with less administrative hassle, fewer meetings, and quality time with fellow members doing self-selected projects. In this model, members…
Generals, April 2021
Did You Know? – Stay Connected Through the HOA Website
Linda Harvey and Linda Shannon-Hills Newcomers often ask about the best way to stay connected and informed with the community. Hands down, the best way is through the SaddleBrooke Ranch HOA website at www.saddlebrookeranchohoa.org. By using their unique HOA member number, homeowners are able to login and have access to the member directory, member charges, HOA…
Generals, April 2021
Wellness Roundup: The Dangers of Opioid Use in Seniors
Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Wellness Roundup is sponsoring a Zoom seminar on Friday, April 16, from 5 until 6 p.m. The presentation will provide a better understanding of the dangers of prescription drug misuse, proper storage, and disposal methods, as well as helpful resources to keep you and your family safe. Data from 2018 shows…