Category: Religion

Free-thinkers: responsible search for the truth and meaning

Patti R. Albaugh Barbara Starrett, M.D., president of the SaddleBrooke Freethinkers, spoke to the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary on the origins and focus of her organization. Dr. Starrett comes well qualified to lead an organization such as Freethinkers. She is a retired board-certified internist who was a pioneer in efforts to bring quality health care to…

Community Church gives tool kits to Habitat for Humanity

Community Church provides a tool kit to every Habitat homebuyer.

Dick Kroese Since 2007 Community Church of SaddleBrooke (CCSB) has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to welcome the newest cohort of homeowners in southern Arizona. The Community Church has provided tool kits to every Habitat homebuyer for the past nine years. These tool kits are perfect for fixing those minor repairs that the new homeowners…

Join us for events in 5777 (2016-2017 schedule)

Mark Schwartz The Institute welcomes a new slate of officers and anticipates a very full and exciting year starting in October. Join us to celebrate the entire range of services, from the High Holidays to monthly Shabbat get-togethers, to a stimulating educational program. Erev Rosh Hashanah begins on Sunday, October 2 with services starting at…

Nourish the body and mind with Tai Chi

Carol Emerson I keep seeing the term “self-care” in magazine articles, books and social media these days and I’m really loving it. Of course, most of us pay very little attention to caring for ourselves; most of our effort goes to caring for others – spouses, children, pets, even the house gets a lot of…

Are you dressed for victory?

Terry Barringer Every day an invisible war rages around us. A devoted enemy seeks to wreak havoc on all that is important to us: our heart, mind, marriage, children, relationships, dreams and our destiny. If you are tired of being pushed around and caught with your guard down – this Bible study is for you. This…

Soul Sisters gather

Left to right, back: Lauchette Low, Barbara Webb, Darla Grave, Liz Baty; front: Wanda Hutchinson, Karen Hustad, Judy Stanard, Sue Search and Bette Holman

Patty Elliott One day last spring a few ladies from Resurrection at SaddleBrooke were talking about ways to more deeply engage the women of the church in close fellowship. We all have friends with whom we volunteer, play golf or tennis or pickle ball, enjoy bingo, mahjong or bridge and socialize with at neighborhood parties.…

Jewish Friendship Group news

Marilyn Anthony Happy Hour returned on August 11 at the Agave Lounge at HOA1 with a pizza and salad buffet. It was fun to see all the sun and heat loving members who stay the year around. Thanks to Lorna Michelson and Kate Grinnell for their hosting of our most recent Ladies’ Coffee. The women…