Category: Features

From Africa to Wisconsin to SaddleBrooke

Dr. Ashvin Patel This article is a tribute to a SaddleBrooke resident with a unique background who has a heart for service. As a major donor to Senior Village at SaddleBrooke, Dr. Ashvin Patel was asked to describe how his international life brought him here and why he believes so strongly in the mission of Senior…

Local Feline Authors Hit the Pitch in Cat Style

Carly and Charly There’s just no stopping acclaimed SaddleBrooke feline authors Carly and Charly in their quest for fun and adventure. Inspired by the World Cup, these catheletes try their first team sport, soccer. They quickly assemble some friends, practice a few drills, work on ball handling and dribbling, and shoot some goals. Team colors…

Madaras Gallery Presents the Saguaro Pollock Series

From Thursday, Jan. 19, through Monday, Feb. 13, Madaras Gallery will present the Saguaro Pollock Series. Join award-winning Tucson artist Diana Madaras as she shares her interpretation of our iconic saguaro cactus, painted in the style of Jackson Pollock. During the opening night event, Diana will create an original painting, demonstrating the abstract expressionist technique…

In Passing

Christoph Klomp Sept. 8, 1938, to Nov. 17, 2022 Chris and Ruthie moved to SaddleBrooke from Seattle in 2005. They both enjoyed their home, the weather, and new SaddleBrooke friends. Every year they became happier with their lives here. They were fortunate to find a home that would have a space for Chris’ grand piano.…

It Only Takes Sixty Seconds

Stuart Watkins It takes forty seconds to say “Thank you Lord,” ten times It takes twenty seconds to say the Lord’s Prayer. What a wonderful way to start each day and it only takes sixty seconds. Thank you Lord Amen.

Word of the Month: Gaslighting

David Zapatka Reader Greg West writes, “Merriam-Webster has announced its word of the year for 2022. Over the past year, this word has increased in the number of lookups it has received at a rate of 1,740% in 2022 compared to its lookup rate in 2021. Oddly enough though, unlike the typical word of the…

Venus and the Moon Dance

Stuart Watkins Venus and the Moon were dancing the Texas Two-Step Over Arizona’s desert sky one October night When Saturn showed up and rudely cut in That is when Venus figured something was not right Venus beckoned her finger towards Saturn Inviting him to help in her severe plight Planning on tripping Saturn on his…