Make a Difference with a Donation to SBCO Nancy McCluskey-Moore For 25 years SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has been providing children in nearby communities with opportunities to succeed through programs that provide food, clothing, enrichment grants, and educational opportunities. Of the 14 schools served by SBCO, all are Title I Schools, meaning at least 40%…
Jeff Kaczmarek The SBR Technology Club has concluded a busy summer of activities and is planning a full fall schedule of events, classes, and individual assistance. To kick things off, we will be hosting our fall general meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the LaMesa/LaMontana Rooms. This general meeting is…
Dinking Divas of SaddleBrooke Ranch made a big splash after two hours of pickleball in the hot sun! (Photo by Martin DeMatteis)
Mary Shirey It all started in 2017 with a communitywide email asking for “anyone interested in quilting” to come to a meeting—and come they did! A few residents had hoped to meet other like-minded folks, but they never imagined 35 people would show up! Squeezed into the La Vista room that first day were the very…
Florence Messer Alzheimer’s isn’t waiting, and neither am I! While other major causes of death are going down, Alzheimer’s continues to rise as there is currently no cure for this beast of a disease. I lost my daughter Michelle to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. She was diagnosed at age 48 and passed away at age 52.…
Karen Brungardt It is time again for the “Celebration of Watercolor” art show, where several award-winning SaddleBrooke watercolor artists will showcase their original works of art! This one-day event is on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the west end of the MountainView Country Club Ballroom in SaddleBrooke. The show is open…
Come join the fun and find out! Learn about pickleball on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at 3 p.m. Please arrive 15 minutes early for paperwork. Space is limited to 28 people, so visit our website at www.sbrpickleball.club to register, then click on “Click to reserve a space” below the flyer sign. What you’ll need for pickleball:…
Debora Witten Fun begins where the road ends for these SaddleBrooke Ranch Jeep owners. From left to right: Jeff and Tim McPheeters, Tom Hynes, Tom Merrick, Jim Reichard, Larry and Sharon Marchant and Kelly, Joe Gray, Ruth and Tom Moore, and Matt Rippy. (Photo by Debora Witten)
On the evening of Sept. 6, after 16 teams rolled hundreds of bocce balls for eight weeks, the two winningest teams faced off to play in the league finals. The two teams, Ballz & Dollz and Dirty Martinis, had quite a roll-fest to see who would come out on top. With lots of excitement and…
JoAnne Gaudioso Using essential oil diffusers for humidification can help improve your overall health and wellbeing. In dry air, our mucous membranes can become irritated and inflamed, leading to a range of respiratory problems such as sore throats, coughing, and difficulty breathing. By increasing the humidity levels in your home, you can help to reduce…