Category: February 2017

Wanting to explore and understand Bible Scripture?

Paul Vincent Volpe If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke each Friday. Our MBS commenced on Friday, October 7, 2016, and continues every Friday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet at 8:00 a.m. in the HOA 2 MountainView Dining Room for breakfast, coffee…

Jewish Friendship Group news

The old and the new presidents of the JFG: Steve Grabell, Bill Kaplan and Sy Efron

Marilyn Anthony Our meeting on February 25 will be at HOA 1 Activity Center for our annual Jewish Trivia/Potluck evening. Time to start studying and getting your teams together for this brainteaser. This is an appetizers and desserts potluck. Please contact Faith Fromson at [email protected] to arrange a dish to bring. On March 22 the…

In Passing

Martha “Marty” Kreiling Martha “Marty” Kreiling, 83, passed away peacefully in Boise, Idaho with her son by her side on Thursday, January 12, 2017, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Marty was born to Charles and Annie Sterrett in Grove City, Pennsylvania, one of four children. At the age of 43 she married the love…

With the right group of people we can do anything

Leslie Rocco For years the Pet Rescue Network received calls from residents and the patrol about dogs and cats found in the Brooke without identification. The first step to find an owner is a microchip check and that meant waiting for the vet to open and transporting the animal to Catalina. We were generally delayed…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

Max after

The SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s annual fundraising campaign comes to a close in March and we’re only half way to our $10,000 goal. Precious neighbors, please renew your commitment for 2017 with a donation of any amount. The severity and extent of pet neglect and abuse in Tucson is staggering. Max (13) and Lexi (9)…

Put Your Best Fork Forward

Nancy Teeter Put Your Best Fork Forward is the theme for National Nutrition Month, 2017 which serves as a reminder to make healthier food choices. Nutrition expert Nancy Teeter provides a guide for making small positive changes over time which will help improve your health now and into the future. Begin by replacing less healthful…

Moving forward with resolutions

Susan Dawson-Cook, M.S. Making a commitment or a New Year’s resolution can be exciting. You envision the personal growth and positive change and it brings a smile to your face at least at first. Then comes the moment of truth when it’s time to put words into action. Many people kicked off the New Year…

The Preserve Restaurant: A treasure on our doorstep

Jay Clayton Wilson Recently a private party was given in the fireplace room at the Preserve Restaurant. For days after the party the host received calls and emails from his guests applauding the dining experience as the best they have ever had in SaddleBrooke. Preserve Restaurant Manager Mario Velasco and Chef Peter Budich are highly…

2 Your Health: Take back your health with the Happy Vegan Couple

Denise Rose Do you know that mainstream medical organizations now concur a whole-food plant-based (WFPB) diet is optimal for human health? These groups include the American Dietetic Association, Kaiser Permanente, American Heart Association, American Diabetes Association and the World Health Organization. Despite the recommendations of these groups, many medical professionals do not advocate this knowledge…