Barry Swartzberg Last April, the Tributaries rocked the DesertView Theatre, playing to a sold-out auditorium for more than two hours in a benefit concert for the Oracle Schools Foundation. This talented group had an enthusiastic audience dancing in their seats, in the aisles, singing along, tapping their toes, and clapping to the music! The…
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Generals, January 2023
Meet the ILR Board Of Directors
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Kent Treiber as the newest member of the ILR Board of Directors. Kent was born in Salt Lake City in 1945 and mostly grew up in the Sacramento area. His parents moved often, so, as a young child, he spent some of…
Generals, January 2023
Safety in SaddleBrooke
Four of SaddleBrooke’s most recognizable organizations have united to deliver a series of Safety Seminars in 2023. The SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission, Senior Village of SaddleBrooke, and the Patrols of both SaddleBrooke One and SaddleBrooke TWO are collaborating on a series of communitywide presentations on safety tips for SaddleBrooke residents. Each group has a unique…
Generals, January 2023
New Theater Club Coming to SaddleBrooke
Susan Kravitz Once Upon a Time Theater Club is excited to announce its official launch in the winter/spring season of 2023. Who are we? We are a theater cast who will entertain and uplift our audiences through storytelling, comedy, and music. Our nonrevenue performances will entertain for many different clubs and events in our SaddleBrooke…
Generals, January 2023
January Community Circle Players
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre—Back By Popular Demand! Andrea Molberg The spring Community Circle Players (CCP) murder mystery dinner production Spook Light Legacy is well on its way to being ready for prime time. Scripts have arrived, auditions were held in early January, and coordination activities are in full swing. Much to the delight of theatre patrons,…
Generals, January 2023
Donation to Tri-Community Food Bank
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers Treasurer Randy Smith and President Barbara Starrett gave checks from the Freethinkers Club and private donors totaling $1,650 to Judy Haberski, Executive Board Member of the Tri Community Food Bank, in front of the food truck at the Mini Mart. The Tri-Community Food Bank has a meals on wheels service. The…
Generals, January 2023
Unit Happenings
Unit 9 Happy Hour Scott Baker On Nov. 11 Unit Nine held another successful Happy Hour at the Vistas Dining Room at SaddleBrooke One. More than 50 members participated in the event, enjoying good meals, festive drinks, and comradery. It was a great time to reconnect with many returning “snowbirds” and chat about holiday plans.…
Generals, January 2023
Adopt-A-Family and Adopt-A-Child Programs Delivered a Brighter Holiday
Nancy McCluskey-Moore The SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Adopt-A-Child and Adopt-A-Family programs again brought holiday joy to local families and children. Very generous donors from SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch contributed $63,739 to bring holiday cheer. In addition to generous donors, the program owes a huge debt to the volunteer shoppers and wrappers who contributed their time…
Generals, January 2023
SaddleBrooke’s Giant Neighbor: The Rail X Ranch
Bob Simpson Some things change; some don’t. SaddleBrooke drivers exiting via SaddleBrooke Boulevard see a new landmark on the great valley landscape below the Tortolita Mountains. Appearing, depending on the light, as a dark gray or shiny silver slash embedded in the desert floor, the Chirreon solar photovoltaic power plant’s 90 acres should power about…
Generals, January 2023
Neighbors Gather to Watch the Parade
Stuart Watkins Gerry and Jill Nolin held a gathering at their home in Unit 15 to watch the Christmas Golf Car Parade. Nearby neighbors and friends in Unit 15 enjoyed treats inside and by the outdoor fire while waiting for the parade. Everyone went outside and cheered the golf cars as they wound their way…