Category: October 2018

What Linus and I missed at the Manger

Terry Barringer We all know him, Linus van Pelt, thumb in mouth and never without his blue blankey. Using Luke’s scripture, Linus very carefully answers Charlie Brown’s question, “What is the meaning of Christmas?” But wait! Was there more? Did Linus miss something? Did we miss something? Those answers and much more await you at…

“More than just cactus” talk on October 17

  Myrna Simms On Wednesday, October 17, 2018, a docent from Tohono Chul Botanical Garden will speak to us about plant diversity in the Sonoran Desert. While the cactus is the most visible plant we see at first glance, there is a lot more going on in our desert than these spined succulents. Using basic…

October is national Cyber Security Awareness month

On October 15, Ken Knapp will speak on Cyber Security at 1:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom at the free monthly public presentation of the SaddleBrooke Computer Club. Ken has extensive experience as security consultant, system administrator and system operator in private, military and governmental settings, some involving top secret clearance settings. This event is…

IMPACT in our community

Barbara Barr Have you ever wondered what services are available for residents in SaddleBrooke and the surrounding areas? Have you ever considered how you would age in place in the home you love? Find out the answers to these questions and a whole lot more from the Executive Director of Impact of Southern Arizona. On…

In Passing

  William E. Sattler William E. Sattler, 71 of Valparaiso, IN passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. He was born October 1, 1946 in North Canton, Ohio to Guy and Inez (Hendricks) Sattler, graduated from Whetstone High School in Columbus, Ohio. He received a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University where he was…

Confused and overwhelmed? Medicare seminar October 24

Don Jensen Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15 to December 7. With 40 Medicare Advantage plans, 11 Medicare Supplement plans (also known as Medigap plans) and 50 prescription drug plans to choose from, how can you know the best one for you? The objective of this seminar is to make Medicare options crystal clear, so…

CCP stage play vs. dinner theatre – which is more desirable?

  Shawne Cryderman Community Circle Players (CCP) was founded in SaddleBrooke after ten successful years of stage play productions by Susan and Steve Shear’s PrimeTime Players. CCP’s co-founders Susan Sterling and Shawne Cryderman stepped out on the proverbial theatrical limb in 2017 and tested the waters of the SaddleBrooke audience by staging a dinner theatre.…

Fire Sale at the SBWGA

  Ret Convey The SBWGA learned today that the time has come to say goodbye to our great friend and supporter, Bernie Eaton, who will be leaving us at the end of October. Bernie has been a constant source of strength and direction for the SBWGA over the last nine years and it is with…

Prescription drug drop-off program

  Drop off your unused prescription drugs on Friday, October 12 from 10:00 a.m.-noon and Tuesday, October 23 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Pinal County Sheriff’s SaddleBrooke substation in Mini Mart near Bank of West. Bring needles, syringes, any prescription or other pills in plastic bag. No liquids or creams accepted. This service provided by…