October 2017
Courtesy of Bob Koblewski
“Making the Most of SaddleBrooke One Golf” Bernie Eaton, Director of Golf
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he 2018 Golf Season is just a few weeks away and what a year we have in store! Not many courses around the country offer monthly programs as attractive as what we have at SaddleBrooke One – golf all you want for as a little as $75 per month! 2018 Golf Fee Sheets are available online at www. saddlebrooke.org or you may pick up a copy in the SaddleBrooke One Golf Shop. How do I get started? I have never played golf! What a wonderful opportunity to explore your SaddleBrooke One Courses! Did you know that golfers, on average, live five years longer and have the ability to connect more with their children and grandchildren! We offer a great program for our residents – GET GOLF READY! This program is 5 classes for $99 and runs every month from November through May – the FIRST CLASS DATES ARE 11/1, 11/2, 11/6, 11/9 and 11/11 at 2:00pm. To sign up for this class, please email Bernie Eaton, Director of Golf at beaton@saddlebrooke.org. See ad on the following page. We offer several league play opportunities for our residents – 9 & Wine ladies league every Wednesday at 2:00pm (non-competitive), Men's and Ladies' 9 Hole and Men's and Ladies' 18 hole leagues. Let’s take a look at our membership programs – first, what’s NEW for 2017/18: The After 1:30pm Unlimited Play Membership – available from November through May, our new afternoon membership program is just $159 per month and allows you to play any day of the week (based on space availability) after 1:30pm. This is a great program if you are just looking to play nine holes a few days a week – if you play more than six rounds per month then this program is a WINNER! Continued on Page 3
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“Making the Most of SaddleBrooke One Golf” . . . continued from Page 1 And here is what stays the same: After 4pm Unlimited Play Membership = runs from November through May and lets you play every day after 4:00pm starting at just $75 per month. This is a great program for beginning players who want to learn on the course without the pressure of feeling like they are holding anyone up. The Preferred Member Program = just $180 to join and you receive six 9 hole rounds of golf at no additional charge and then just pay as you go. This is the lowest daily fee rate we offer to our residents and you can save over 10-15% on green fees each round you play! The Annual Membership Program = remains the same this year at $3300 for the first membership and just $3000 for the second membership in the same household. This program is payable monthly this year over 12 months at $275 per month for all the golf you can play on a space available basis! The Annual Membership plan gives you the lowest Chelsea Tee Time points for better chances of getting your desired tee time and offers significant discounts on merchandise and lessons. Feeling Lucky? The Hole in One Club is open to all resideents. Starting November 1st, the Hole in One Club will be $40 to join and the money in the club will be split among all players making a hole in one for the Golf Year running through October 31, 2018. Any member of the Hole in One Club who makes a Hole in One during the Golf Year will receive an embroidered pin flag to commemorate their accomplishment. Are you looking for new shoes or new equipment? We have two Great Fall Events planned for our golfers! On November 8th, we will be having shoe companies come to SaddleBrooke for great pricing on a new pair of shoes! On November 15th, from 12:00pm to 4:00pm, we will be having Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, PING, Tour Edge and Wilson Golf here for our annual Fall Demo Day with PRICING FAR BELOW PGA SUPERSTORE! As you can see, we offer a little of something for everyone. The greatest thing about the game of golf is that it is never too early or too late in life to start! If you have any questions regarding golf here at SaddleBrooke One, please feel free to contact Bernie Eaton, Director of Golf at beaton@saddlebrooke.org or Assistant Golf Professional Troy Jewkes at tjewkes@ saddlebrooke.org.
Bernie Eaton Director of Golf
Troy Jewkes Assistant Golf Professional
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SaddleBrooke One
Cart Traffic – Protecting Your New Turf Grass
Mike Roddy, Golf Course Superintendent art traffic on the courses here at HOA#1 has one of the biggest impacts on turf conditions on a daily basis. One golf cart with two golfers over 18 holes impacts on average, 123,690 sq.ft. or 2.8 acres. While the issue is present year round, the time after overseeding and during the winter months with dormant Bermuda grass rough prove to be some of the most challenging time periods. We have only one opportunity to establish a strong healthy Ryegrass in the fairways. This turf will become the playing surface for the next seven to eight months. Getting off to strong and healthy start is paramount to providing quality playing conditions from now until next summer. We will be using some of the same traffic control methods as last year to ensure a successful start to the winter golf season and beyond.
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ll courses will be CART PATH ONLY for several weeks after overseeding. Red Flag carts will be allowed once the Ryegrass has established well enough to handle limited traffic. One or two holes will remain closed to carts on each course and these holes will rotate based on turf conditions. This gives a few holes on each course a rest from full traffic and a chance to recover. These decisions are always based on turf conditions and golf course playability.
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hen the cooler temperatures arrive and the Bermuda grass rough enters dormancy, a new challenge emerges. The dormant turf is not able to recover from repeated cart traffic and we need to limit and control traffic in these areas. We will be using “The Gate System” again this winter to help manage this issue. This system uses a series of gates to identify an entry and exit point on all par 4 and 5 holes. The gates will be two well-marked stakes that all carts will drive through as the entry point on each fairway. Once through the gates, all carts should remain on the overseeded areas until exiting through the gate near the green. The gates will be moved on a daily basis by maintenance staff to spread wear and avoid repeated traffic over the same areas day after day.
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lease be aware that all carts have an impact on playing conditions and these methods are designed to improve daily conditioning and the golfing experience. Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to seeing everyone on the courses.
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Daily Notes It's a beautiful day in SaddleBrooke!
1. Thanks to all those who gave me positive comments on last month's "Notes." 2. Employee Appreciation Day was another nice turnout of employees and residents coming together. I played golf with two great employees of ours: John Hoehne of the Front Desk Administration and Derek Smith an Irrigation Technician in Golf Maintenance. 3. Definition of "snowbird" by Merriam-Webster......"One who travels to warm climes in the winter"...Welcome back to SaddleBrooke, the best adult Retirement Community in Arizona to all of you who left for awhile. Your Board stayed here and enjoyed the summer fare. (Most days) 4. Dirt is being moved around again at the proposed SaddleBrooke Marketplace. No firm plans to build anything but roads and curbs. 5. We have run into another delay for the planned renovated Catalina Activity Center. The Fire Department didn't like our plans and sent them back for a fire suppression system. We will act accordingly. 6. Although you are reading this in October, we have reviewed official financial results and business plans thru July and all the indicators are on track. We should exceed our initial forecasts in many areas. 7. Because of this, and although the budget cycle doesn't end until late October, we sincerely believe we can hold dues constant for the 6th year in a row. Thank you, big time, Management Team for following "the Plan" under Vivian's leadership. 8. As a side note, you should understand your Board does not micromanage. Until next month . . . Jim (President, Board of Directors)
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SaddleBrooke One Welcome Back
Ron Tuxbury, Patrol Manager here did the time go? It seems like just yesterday we were looking at a long and lazy summer and here we are today thinking of cool fall evenings and our first holiday approaching in November.
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Your SaddleBrooke One Patrol would like to extend a warm welcome home to our seasonal residents. We hope you all had an enjoyable summer respite. As our residents return to SaddleBrooke, it means our roads and pathways will get much busier. We would like to remind everyone that courtesy and patience go a long way in ensuring everyone’s safety on the roads and golf cart paths. When approaching an intersection, remember to stop, look left, look right and then look left again before proceeding through the intersection. We can get too complacent when traffic is light; however, during our winter months when traffic increases, our awareness must increase as well. Golf cart operators must be especially alert regarding stop signs. Many golf cart operators tend to zip around an intersection corner, particularly when using our multi-use lanes on Ridgeview Blvd. and Acacia Hills Ln. This is a violation of our CC&Rs and our Rules and Regulations, as well as Arizona driving regulations. Golf cart speeds are another concern for your Patrol. Newer carts can achieve speeds of up to 35mph. Golf carts have a high center of gravity and do not have ABS or other safety features that can bring them to a safe stop in a short distance. Golf carts that can go 25mph or more are equipped with seat belts. If your cart is equipped with seat belts it would be wise to employ them when using your cart. We use seat belts when we drive our cars, so why not when we operate our golf carts. In most of our recent golf cart accidents, the injuries were the result of ejection from the cart. A golf cart is NOT a car and, as such, does not handle as a car would in an emergency requiring short stops or quick reactions to avoid an accident.
Safety Tip All SaddleBrooke residents should carry some form of ID when traveling out and about in SaddleBrooke. We have had numerous accidents where the injured resident was not carrying identification and were not able to identify themselves. We have also found residents unconscious on the street carrying no identification. There are many forms of identification available, such as your SaddleBrooke resident card and inexpensive ID bracelets that also include some medical information. You should always carry some form of ID whenever you leave home, even if it is a quick trip to the Minut Mart or to visit a friend.
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2016/2017 NOV STATISTICS for August Violations
2017
2016
Speeding
19
11
Stop Signs
7
5
Handicap Parking
3
5
RV Parking
1
0
Other Parking
8
11
38
32
2017
2016
Totals Fines Imposed Violations Multiple or Flagrant Traffic
$100
3
0
2nd Traffic in 12 Months
$50
2
0
Golf Course Walking/Dog Walking
$50
0
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SADDLEBROOKE ONE OCTOBER SCHEDULE REGULAR PICK-UP • Columbus Day Week - Normal schedule • Halloween Week - Normal schedule
RECYCLE PICK-UP • Columbus Day Week - Normal schedule • Halloween Week - Normal schedule
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everal of our most popular and prolific authors have books on our shelves: Patterson, Cussler, Robb and Steel. There are others who publish less frequently. J.A. Jance has her latest which is called Proof of Life. This is a J.P. Beaumont mystery which takes place in Seattle. Beaumont is retired and bored when a crime reporter dies, one with whom Beaumont regularly tangled. This brings up old grudges and an unsolved case. If you like Vince Flynn and the man who writes his books since his death, Kyle Mills, then you will be ready for Enemy of State. This is a Mitch Rapp novel that takes him to the Middle East where he is on his own. He quits the CIA and assembles a group of independent contractors to help on his mission. After 9/11, it appears that Saudi Arabia has some close advisors who are involved with ISIS. Can Rapp expose these people or be killed? Ken Follett is returning with A Column of Fire and 16th Century Kingsbridge, England where his first two books took place. This time we have a young couple, Ned Willard and Margery Fitzgerald, who love each other but whose families are on both sides of the religious conflict – Protestant vs. Catholic. Like the other books, this one is long and full of history. For those who loved Pillars of the Earth and World Without End, this one is a must read. Have you been waiting for a new novel by John le Carre? If you loved The Spy Who Came in From the Cold and Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy you will want to read Legacy of Spies. Peter Guillam is retired and living on the family farm when he is summoned to London. It seems the new guard at MI6 wants to question the motives and procedures of the old guard. How do you justify happenings of long ago to those who have no memory of the Cold War? This is an intriguing plot for those who have read the previous books and for those who haven’t. David Lagercrantz (The Girl in the Spider Web: a Lisbeth Salander novel) brings us The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye. This is the author who picked up the Millennium series after Stieg Larsson died. Lisbeth thinks she has found a way to discover the truth about her traumatic childhood and she enlists the help of Mikael Blomkvist, editor of the muckraking, investigative journal Millennium. This is a thrilling full-tilt novel and you will be captivated.
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Stephen King is writing with his son Owen and they bring us Sleeping Beauties. Now there seems to be an heir apparent to the King legacy. King writes supernatural stories and this is no exception. When a woman goes to sleep, she gets covered with a cocoon-like gauze. If she is awakened too soon she becomes feral. Is that strange enough for you? Read it and see. You might be interested in a debut novel by Brendan Mathews called The World of Tomorrow. It has had rave reviews. It is about three Irish brothers who are reunited for their father’s funeral. It takes place in New York in June of 1939. Now for the many tennis buffs in SaddleBrooke, the book Unstoppable: My life So Far by Maria Sharapova is for you. Even if you aren’t that interested in tennis, you might want to read this. Maria became a winner at Wimbledon at seventeen and by eighteen was ranked #1 by the WTA. This is not bad for a girl who arrived at Nick Bollettiere Tennis Academy in Florida at age seven with her father. She had come from Siberia. I guess her father knew what he was talking about when he said she was the next tennis star. Jamie Ford has a new book – Love and other Consolation Prizes. He will be speaking at the FSL author’s luncheon in November for the third time. The book has received rave reviews. We have two copies so the wait should not be too long. Speaking of Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL), they are a very worthy group and help fund all three of the libraries in our community. They also sponsor lectures and bus tours. If you are not a member, you can pick up an application form in the library.
Please help us welcome our new SaddleBrooke One residents. NAME
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Bonnie Stutzman
8A
Shellie Pierce & Gwendolyn Rustin
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John & Sheralyn Landon Patrick & Patricia Brown Kenneth & Jo-Karen Whitlock
8A 1 3
David & Jeanne Montgomery Terrance & Debra Nicomede Curtiss & Diane Prickett
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Strength Training is for Everyone Sheryl Nugent, Recreation Coordinator
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o matter the age, strength training is vitally important to health and well-being. Strength training is what your body needs to fight the loss of muscle, bone mass and strength as our bodies age. All of us, regardless of our age, should be doing some kind of regular strength training. We have all the equipment that is needed here at the Fitness Center. Our own body weight also can be utilized when designing a strength training program. Here is a list of reasons that strength training will make a difference in our quality of life: • Makes our everyday activities easier. Strong muscles make lifting grocery bags, pushing carts and reaching for packages from above our heads safer and less taxing. • Builds muscle strength. Studies show that adults lose between five and seven pounds of muscle every decade after age 20. We need to follow a strength training program to prevent this muscle loss and to rebuild what we may have already lost. • Improves our balance and stability. Strong muscles increase our balance and stability. Our risk of falling is decreased when we have strong muscles. • Decreases our risk of osteoporosis. Aging and inactivity can lead to a decrease in bone density causing brittleness. Studies have shown that a strength training program can increase bone density and help prevent osteoporosis. • Reduces our blood pressure. Strength training can strengthen the most important muscle in our body, our heart, allowing it to beat more efficiently. This can be beneficial for the prevention and treatment of high blood pressure. • Increases the number of calories that we burn. Our metabolic rate increases as a result of strength training. This can aid significantly in our quest for long term weight loss. Here are some principles to remember when starting a strength training program: • Warm up before and stretch before and after each session. • Begin with 2 days a week and work up to 3 days a week. Always have one day of rest between sessions. • Select 2-3 exercises for the lower body and upper body and 1-2 core exercises. • Begin with one set of 10-15 repetitions. Make sure each repetition is done slowly and steadily. Use light weights, resistance bands or your own body weight. Work up to 2-3 sets with a 30 second rest between each set. • We must not hold our breath during the exercises. Exhale when exerting force. • Use proper form. • Select the correct weight. It should be light enough that we can do at least 12 repetitions without pain or breaking form and heavy enough that we can feel our muscles working. • We should never experience pain when strength training. Stop the exercise if there is pain. We can all gain from a regular strength training program. We should consult our doctor before starting any exercise program. This program is one of the most important things we can do to ensure our independence for years to come.
Sources Mueller, Jen. 2017, Strength Becomes More Important with Age; www.sparkpeople.com Beck, B. R., Daly, R. M., Singh, M. A. F., & Taaffe, D. R. (2016). Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) position statement on exercise prescription for the prevention and management of osteoporosis. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport AskMayoExpert. Strength training: Components. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2016.
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SaddleBrooke One Good Luck in Retirement Chris!
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hris Romiti is retiring at the end of September. Chris has been at SaddleBrooke One for seven and a half years, starting as a maintenance technician, then maintenance supervisor, then to his current position, Manager of Operations. His most notable projects over the past couple of years have been the main pool restroom renovation & the tennis court resurfacing projects. Although it is the smaller projects that filled a large portion of his time: the walkway from the Activity Center to tennis area parking lot; the point of sale relocation in the Vistas Dining area; the new three bay sinks for the kitchen; and numerous other projects over the years. His latest project, the expansion of the Catalina Starter Shack is just coming out of the design phase and will go to the Board of Directors soon. Chris brought a wealth of technical expertise to the Operations Team, working with the maintenance group to understand proper building techniques. We wish Chris well in his future endeavors, his impact on SaddleBrooke is noteworthy.
Rental Season Is Upon Us!
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e, in the SaddleBrooke HOA#1 Administrative Office, strive to make a great impression on your renters. We want them to have the full SaddleBrooke experience in order to make their visit extra special. This starts with turning in the two proper documents at least three (3) weeks before your renter(s) arrive. SB HOA#1 Property Rental Process & Rental Policy Form: This document explains the rental policies and costs that govern the renting of your home. It also provides the HOA with emergency contact information. If you choose to designate a Property Manager, this is also where it’s indicated. This document is completed prior to your initial rental and it is not neccesary to complete each time a renter is scheduled. This document must be on file in order to rent your home. SB HOA#1 Rental Authorization Form: This document provides all the information about your renter(s) including their names and rental dates. This form also initiates our process in order to create SaddleBrooke homeowner cards. Your renter(s) need the homeowner cards to access our amenities, as well as SaddleBrooke HOA#2 and SaddleBrooke Ranch facilities. This document is completed each time a renter is scheduled. You can find these two documents in the front office or on the SaddleBrooke.org website (under Contact the HOA Forms-Additional Forms). You may return the forms by email: frontdesk@ saddlebrooke.org, fax: (520) 825-0619, mail: Membership Management 64500 E. SaddleBrooke Blvd Tucson, AZ 85739 or dropping off at the front desk. We look forward to a great rental season and with your help, we can do a great job representing SaddleBrooke HOA#1 and you, the homeowner!
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Architectural & Landscaping Committee ALC Email: alcadmin@saddlebrooke.org ALC Secretary: Linda Irwin All ALC forms, as well as exterior home color selections, may be accessed on the ALC webpage or in the Administration Office.
October Meetings October 5 October 19th th
ALC Hotline
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Meetings are 1st & 3rd Thursdays of the month 9:00am Bobcat Suite (Lower level of the SB One Clubhouse)
The Image of our Community Must Be Maintained all Year! Weeds have recently become an issue throughout the SaddleBrooke One Community. Sections 6a and 6b of your ALC Guidelines (shown below) lists rules for property maintenance. Please review the Guidelines, and do your part to help the Community look its best at all times. This applies to both your time at SaddleBrooke and during your absence. 6. Maintenance of Property a. All homeowners, including those not in full-time residence, are responsible for maintaining the appearance of their home and related landscaping so that it contributes to the overall appearance and aesthetic value of the neighborhood and the community. b. All lots (front, side and rear yards) shall be kept free of weeds and trash; plants and trees must be neatly trimmed. Checklist for maintaining your property during your absence from SaddleBrooke 1. Get a neighbor to help manage the weeds 2. Retain a landscaper for the months you are away from SaddleBrooke 3. Call a neighbor to determine if weeds are a problem and take action before ALC sends a violation notice 4. Leave a forwarding address with the Administration Office for contact Please make arrangements to have your property maintained during your absence.
SADDLEBROOKE ARTISANS * FALL ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR Saturday, November 4th, 9:00am-3:00pm Your talented friends and neighbors of HOA1, HOA2, including The Preserve and SaddleBrooke Ranch are participating Artisans. Each participating Artist designs and creates their own unique handcrafted items. You will see, and be able to purchase, items to display, items to wear, gifts. Woodcarvings, Baskets, Silversmith Jewelry, Lapidary jewelry, Artificial Succulents, Floral Arrangements, Purses, Southwest Apparel, Leaded and Fused Glass, Walking Sticks, Greeting Cards, Paintings, Photography, Gourds, SaddleBrooke Authors, Table Runners, Pottery, Ceramics, Quilts and much more. Also, if you are an artist or crafter wishing to participate, contact; Mark Erickson at 520-907-8636 or sbartsandcrafts@gmail.com.
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SaddleBrooke One As Summer Comes to a Close . . . Dave Bishow, Food & Beverage Director/Executive Chef
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he cooler temperatures are now upon us and things will begin to get going for us in the Food and Beverage Department. But, before we get into what’s to come, we would like to say thank you to our residents for all of their support over the summer. The participation for the “Q” with a View was outstanding, averaging over 200 people per night. The same can be said for the South of the Equator Tour dinners which were over 220 people per night all summer long. Not to be overlooked is the overwhelming attendance in both of our restaurants, which was way beyond our expectations for the summer season. So, from all of us, thank you for a great summer.
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ow, moving forward, we have a lot planned for the coming months. First, now that Mother Nature is being a bit nicer to us, “Q” with a View is moving back to the patio! We will have five BBQs on the patio in the month of October. They will be on Monday 10/9, 10/16 and 10/23, Wednesday 10/25 and again on Monday 10/30. Every BBQ menu is different and unique from the last featuring items such as Grilled skirt steak with chimichurri sauce, smoked pork ribs with Memphis BBQ and Carolina gold sauce, grilled Mahi Mahi and grilled salmon just to name a few. The specific menus for all of our October BBQs are located on the back of The Communicator for you. Please call 825-3048 for reservations. Be advised, reservations for the “Q” with a View fill up very quickly so don’t miss out!
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gain, the South of the Equator Tour had such an amazing turnout throughout the entire dining series and we can’t thank you enough for your participation. The event has truly taken on a life and culture of its own and it is a joy to be a part of. We are currently working on where to go next and hope to be able to announce it to you very soon. Also, in January, we will be starting the Chef’s Table dining series again. Our plan is to run the Chef’s Table series January through May and then start the next Summer Tour Dining Series in June and go through September.
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s always, on behalf of the entire Food and Beverage team, we cannot thank the community enough for all of the support and feedback we receive from you. We are truly grateful and we look forward to seeing you at the Club.
SaddleBrooke, you are wonderful! The Tri-Community Food Bank Event received 35 boxes of food and over $300 in cash donations. Thank you for your generosity!
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