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Arts & Leisure
Trudy is the author of two books, “Growing Up Alpaca”, a children’s book full of humorous pictures of Alpacas published in 2010, and “From Fluff to Flight”, the real-life story of two Great Ho… Read moreSaddleBrooke Author
So many amazing things happen in and around SaddleBrooke. Surely you’ve seen walkers and joggers, morning, noon and night, but one special walker has stood out on MountainView Boulevard early … Read moreInspirational...
As Artistic Director for the March 2027 Variety Show, American Bandstand Rewind, I invite the musically talented members of SaddleBrooke to audition on Tuesday, November 10 and Thursday, Novem… Read moreGot Talent?
Red, white and blue was the theme of this bi-monthly celebration of Senior Village members’ birthdays at the HOA-1 Activity Center. Twenty-seven members and nine guests enjoyed the ukulele tun… Read moreCelebrating Senior Village Members Birthdays
Red, white and blue was the theme of this bi-monthly celebration of Senior Village members’ birthdays at the HOA-1 Activity Center. Twenty-seven members and nine guests enjoyed the ukulele tun… Read moreCelebrating Senior Village Members Birthdays
It was early August, in Ohio, and the dog days of summer were upon us. Warm breezes swept over farm fields, while huge red barns, advertising Chew Mail Pouch Tobacco, held sway over acres of s… Read moreThe Communicants
This is an update on the SaddleBrooke Gift Shop. Construction has begun on our new shop, and we are temporarily located at the HOA-1 Tennis Center, located at 64335 East SaddleBrooke Boulevard. Read moreSaddleBrooke Gift Shop
It’s July, the middle summer and very hot in the Arizona desert, but that doesn’t stop our knitters and others who crochet. We are as busy as ever making soft and cuddly blankets and hats for … Read moreBeating the Heat
Do you remember some of the oldies from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s or 80s? Do you find yourself singing along when you hear Lullaby of Broadway, Johnny Angel, It’s my Party, Dancing Queen, Shenandoa… Read moreCan You Name that Tune?
Many Saddlebrooke residents only dream of a Hawaii vacation. My dream came true—I lived there for a quarter century. I taught in a country school just outside the Dole pineapple plantation, vo… Read moreVisiting Hawaii Soon?
Waco, Texas, welcomed thousands of dancers, callers, cuers and guests from across the United States and around the world for the 75th National Square Dance Convention, and by every measure, th… Read moreSaddleBrooke Square Dancers
I recall standing on the hard, rough-hued wooden floor of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, the crucible of our nation's freedom, where 56 patriots signed the Declaration of Independence. Lit… Read moreHappy 250th Birthday, America
The early-morning New Mexico desert sky was cast in Robin 's-Egg blue, salted with feathery, see-through, lacy clouds drifting south in a nomadic weave, with little encouragement from a faint … Read more“Ground Zero”
Senior Village member, Karen Appelwick, has been a member for four years. She has used Senior Village’s Going My Way transportation services for rides to important appointments as far as 45 mi… Read moreSenior Village Volunteers are a Ray of Sunshine
This week, SaddleBrooke lost a wonderful friend when Randall Dighton passed away after a courageous battle with cancer. Read moreRandall Dighton - A Friend to Many
Do you wait until tax time to make a charitable donation? Have you considered establishing monthly gifting? One of the easiest and most meaningful ways to support Senior Village at SaddleBrook… Read moreSteady Giving, Lasting Impact
Please Join Us for Upcoming Senior Village Events. All dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Visit our website for up-to-date information. Read moreJoin Senior Village for these Upcoming Events
The Community Circle Players (CCP) Board of Directors recently announced the spring play to be performed in March 2027. It’s a little complicated, so here goes. SaddleBrooke theatre started ov… Read moreA Glimpse into Community Circle Players
This month’s Music Matinee features two fantastic performances by the Brass Quartet and John McAlister. Mark your calendars for 2 p.m. in the DesertView Performing Arts Center on Thursday, Aug… Read moreCome to the Music Matinee for Double Bill Performances
Open Mah Jongg on Wednesdays Read moreMah Jongg News
Calling all artists! Read moreArtists Sharing Art
SaddleBrooke artist Terry Flanigan breaks down the elements of the world’s most iconic paintings by American born, expatriate James Abbott McNiell Whistler. Follow the fascinating story of thi… Read moreThe American Mona Lisa
Do you have a creative hobby or do you “make things”? Have you exhausted your friends and family with gifts but still want to make more? Have you ever been told, “Wow, that is beautiful—you co… Read moreSaddleBrooke Gift Shop Seeking Artists
Come on over to the SaddleBrooke Gift Shop where it is “cool”! We are in our temporary location inside the SaddleBrooke HOA1 Tennis Center while the new shop is under construction. Summer Hour… Read moreEscape the Heat
Growing up as a farm girl in rural northern California, Dolly helped by feeding calves and chickens on the ranch as well as thinning grapes in the vineyard. After high school, she worked for t… Read moreA SaddleBrooke Author
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) scholarship recipient Kaia Warren wanted to tell SBCO volunteers and donors how much she appreciated the support she has received from the organization o… Read moreIn Her Own Words: A SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Scholar Expresses Her Appreciation
The SaddleBrooke Western Heritage Preservation Club is proud to present The Kristyn Harris Trio in concert at 7 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom on Tuesday, July 28. Read moreTexas Swing Trio Swinging Your Way, SaddleBrooke
Everyone must know by now that we are celebrating our 250th birthday on July 4 this year. It’s called the semi quincentennial. To be honest, this number does not seem that large— think $250 do… Read moreHappy Birthday U.S.A.!
Twenty-four-year-old Jackie DeShannon hit it just right with her 1968 hit recording, "What the World Needs Now is Love”. Now, 58 years later, we need that love and kindness more than ever. You… Read moreGreasing the Wheels of Civility in SaddleBrooke
Reminiscing. Everyone does it, but it is especially essential to do it as we mature. Reminiscing about our past is a reminder that there is a connectedness to others in our life and, hence, ou… Read moreA Walk Down Memory Lane - Redux
America’s 250th Birthday, its semiquincentennial, is on July 4th. Refresh your memory or learn something new about the birth of our country by checking out a book or video at the SaddleBrooke … Read moreBook Nook
Al and Tina’s 1999 Plymouth “Prowler” Read moreSaddleBrooke Car Corner
Here we are in June and our weather is beginning to warm up. This is the perfect time of year for knitters and crocheters to start working on projects for fall and winter. We have lots to do f… Read moreIt’s Warming Up…Time to Get Busy
The citizens of the world celebrated V-J Day (Victory over Japan) on September 2, 1945, marking the official end of World War II—and of Japan's 15-year military rampage across Asia. 400,000 Am… Read moreOppenheimer Part Three: The Reckoning
Have you become a member of Senior Village? If so, you may have met Eric Seniba. Eric is a member and volunteer on the Membership team for Senior Village. An eight-year resident of SaddleBrook… Read moreLife is Easier Because of Senior Village
Are you curious about the rides Senior Village offers to members? Ever wonder how many miles people drive or the amount of time spent volunteering? Well, each volunteer decides for themselves.… Read moreA Day in the Life of a Senior Village Volunteer Driver
Please Join Us for Upcoming Senior Village Events. All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Read moreJoin Senior Village for These Upcoming Events
Stop the presses… sound the alarms… alert the grandchildren… Senior Village at SaddleBrooke is now on Facebook and Instagram! Read moreFollow Senior Village on Social Media
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke presents The Kitchen Table Sessions by The Noteworthy Neighbors. This show is set to light up DesertView Performing Arts Center with a debut performance along wi… Read moreJuly Music Matinee Presents Noteworthy Neighbors
Open Mah Jongg on Wednesdays Read moreMah Jongg News
Members of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild were invited to a tour of their Permanent Collection on Wednesday, May 13. We met with James Schaub, Director of Arts and Karen Hayes, Associate Cur… Read moreSaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild
SaddleBrooke is an early rising community, with our fitness centers and swimming pools opening between either at 4 a.m. or 6 a.m., depending upon the venue or the time of the year. And users o… Read moreIN-VEST – In Safety First!
Summer in my heart, Read moreJune’s Blessing
In our last article, we talked about how Barbershop music became an organization. Now we’ll look at how that organization is faring. Read moreSaddleBrooke Barbershop Chorus and the Barbershop Harmony Society
Last June 17, 2025, was my BIG day. On that date, nearly 30,000 days ago, I entered into what aging experts refer to as "old age". I was no longer ‘young old,” I was officially old. Really old… Read moreOld Age
St. Patrick’s Day is widely recognized as a celebration of Irish heritage, filled with parades, music, and a sea of green. While many associate the holiday with Irish step dancing, an unexpect… Read moreSquare Dancing on St. Patrick’s Day: A Lively Fusion of Tradition and Celebration
On Thursday, April 30, Queen Camilla was interviewed by Jenna Bush Hager on the Today Show. She started a charity during the pandemic in 2020 called "The Queen’s Reading Room", an online book … Read moreEnjoy Book Clubs
In 1988, Nike introduced its first Just Do It commercial, considered one of the best ad slogans of all time. The number of Just Do It commercials, made over three decades, is impossible to cou… Read moreCommercial Successes