Category: Generals

Meet the instructor: Byron R. Cotter

Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is proud to introduce Byron R. Cotter as an ILR Instructor and the President of the ILR Board of Directors. Byron was born and raised in Wichita, KS. He attended Wichita High School North (1962-65) where he met his future wife Sharon. He attended the University…

Help stop hunger on March 23

Nancy McCluskey-Moore The 21st annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive will be held on Saturday, March 23. On that day, volunteers will gather donations of food and money to support the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) based in Mammoth. TCFB serves needy families living in Mammoth, San Manuel and Oracle. In the Tri-Community area, 20%…

Valley Fever: the truth, the myths and the future

The SaddleBrooke Dog Park is honored to present Christine D. Butkiewicz, DVM MPH MLIS, Valley Fever Center for Excellence, University of Arizona for a presentation on Valley Fever. “You do not have to be a Dog Park member to attend,” said Kathleen Dunbar, SaddleBrooke Dog Park President. “The Dog Park’s vision is to be a…

Health Night Out: a pain in the gut

Phyllis Ketring Colon cancer is the third largest cause of death in men and the second in women. Dr. Michele Dodman will discuss how most of these deaths could have been prevented when she addresses Health Night Out on Monday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m. She will discuss issues of the gastrointestinal tract and how…

Musical Instrument Museum tour

Bob Stuart Arizona Pathfinders, a nonprofit volunteer group of the Arizona Historical Society, is conducting a one-day tour on Saturday, April 6, 2019, to the Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ. Join us for an interesting musical adventure. Travel is by luxury coach; all fees and gratuities are included. Embark on a musical journey. Spend…

Jewish Friendship Group

Laurie Colen The JFG welcomes back our winter visitors and Happy New Year to our membership. We also extend a welcome to new members and hope to see you at our events. Our new season is in full swing, with lots of lovely events planned. In January we had our usual lovely and well attended…

Editorial deadlines

Thank you to all of our readers and contributors, you make the Progress possible. Please mark your calendars with the future editorial submission deadline dates. Remember, all editorials are due by 4:00 p.m. March issue deadline: February 26 April issue deadline: March 26 May issue deadline: April 26 June issue deadline: May 24 July issue…

P.E.O.’s annual Fashion Show and Luncheon almost here

Tickets for Chapter EP’s annual Fashion Show and Luncheon continue to be available for this popular event to be held on Friday, February 22, 2019. Since this event is very close to being a sell-out, we encourage you to purchase your tickets soon at the SaddleBrooke TWO Administration Office located just west of the MountainView…

SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network

Monthly pickup Karyle Steele The Network works with Pima Animal Care Center, Pinal Animal Care Center and several rescue groups of homeless pets. We provide financial support for the medical needs and behavioral training of the pets to get them healthy and adopted. We have a monthly pick-up service. Items we can take: Clean towels,…