Free thinkers “Thirdsty Thursday” drew big attendance

Fran Berman Almost 30 freethinkers attended the June 16 Thirdsty Thursday. Even in the sizzling summer we mix and mingle, circulate and percolate at our SaddleBrooke Freethinkers monthly social gathering. We meet new people every time and introduce them to the concept and philosophy of “freethinkers.” When? From 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. on the third…

Spotlight on Advertiser: The Charles Co. & Associates

Auto-Owners Insurance is pleased to announce the The Charles Co & Associates Inc. of Sun Lakes has been named one of the Top 10 growth agencies for the company in the state of Arizona for 2015. The agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Mesa and at a reception with all regional associates where…

SaddleBrooke Community Outreach

Hey look at us…SBCO presents our new mission statement and enchanced logo In February 2016 the SBCO Board met to review our progress since SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) was founded in August 1996, 20 years ago, and to discuss our role in the future. Since the beginning SBCO has continually expanded its programs to provide…

Ranch Roots checks out Evernote

On Monday, August 22, the Ranch Roots Genealogy group will take a look at Evernote. This is an app you can use on all your devices to organize your life (and your genealogy?). We’ll have a presentation on how you can use this tool to keep track of your “to-do’s” in general and specifically in…

Spring Softball season ends: champs crowned

Game 2: Steve Schneck makes the play at second base to try to get Jeff Rayner out. What did the umpire say? Photo by Cathy Purcell.

Carol Chiarello The eight-week spring softball season ended on June 27. This session featured 16 teams playing in seven leagues on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Let’s recap how the teams fared. Monday Recreation League: Jeff Rayner managed The Charles Company team to a first place finish with 6 wins and 1 loss. Stone Canyon…

Partner Western Dance in the summer

Partner Western dancers

Jane Gromelski We hope you are having a great summer, staying cool if you are in SaddleBrooke. Even though Stan and I are snowbirds, there is still Partner Western dance activities during the summer months. A few of our members keep Partner Pattern dances alive by practicing in the Mesquite Grill Fitness room on Mondays…