Category: January 2022

Wreaths Across America

David R. Bull, LTJG, USNR, FMR, CMSC Member Chair, and Special Events Coordinator On the morning of Dec. 18, several members of the Catalina Mountains Satellite Chapter (CMSC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) joined hundreds of other veterans, their families, and various veterans service organizations in support of the Wreaths Across America…

Come Join Us—The Fellowship for Social Justice

Are you interested in learning more or sharing your thoughts about social justice topics? Do you want to help educate, advocate, and help victims of social justice issues? The Fellowship for Social Justice is a relatively new community organization created to do just that. We support each other as we discuss and learn about social…

Relishing Pickleball: The Serve

David Zapatka Quoting from Pickleball Fundamentals: Master the basics and compete with confidence by Mary Littlewood, when hitting a serve, “contact must be made below the waist, which is defined as level with the navel.” Further, International Federation of Pickleball (IFP) Official Tournament Rulebook rule 4.A1 states the arm ‘must be moving in an upward arc’…

Art at the Lakes 2022

Artists! This is the last month to apply to show your artwork at the 2022 show. We have big crowds, great artwork, and a big raffle. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the show. Applications must be returned by Jan. 31. Applications are available in the Cottonwood and IronOaks Art Rooms…

SaddleBrooke Neurological Support Group

The holiday season is over, and we are getting back to the reality of life. If we had a chance as caregivers to forget who we are, what we have to do, and how to be the best for our loved ones suffering with a neurological disorder, time moves forward. Join us for tips on…

In-Person Social Connection Is Vital to Our Well-Being

Is the isolation and lack of meaningful connection affecting you? Maybe you are still socially active to a degree, but it is not the same as before. In an article titled, “The Importance of Connection,” by Katie Stiles, we learn that even in our times of ease of technological connectivity, people have lost the valuable,…

Each Chapter in Life Can Be a New Adventure

Suzanne Marlatt Stewart In this year 2022, some of you may be making a change in your life, moving on to the next chapter. Could be downsizing in our neighborhood, moving closer to children, considering an independent living facility, going to a different city, state, or even country. Changes can be challenging, fearful, sad, or…

Nature Club Discovers the Mine with the Iron Door

Michael Buckley The November Nature Club meeting featured cultural anthropologist and acclaimed author Dr. Barbara Marriott. Dr. Marriott, a SaddleBrooke resident, has published 14 books detailing the history and personality of the Southwest. Barbara wove a wonderful story about the Mine with the Iron Door. Her presentation included a discussion of the legend, the book,…

Have You Ever Seen a Dream Falling?

Stuart Watkins Have you ever seen a dream falling Have you ever heard it hit the ground Well listen close little darling It don’t hardly make a sound Have you ever seen a heart breaking Have you ever heard it rip apart Well listen close little darling It don’t hardly make a sound Have you…