Tony Muscat Three years ago, in my capacity as chairman of the SaddleBrooke One Property and Roads Committee, I was tasked with generating proposals for updating the existing Arts and Crafts Facility, with a focus on future needs. Together with three other residents affiliated with various clubs and groups within SaddleBrooke, we initiated this project…
Carol Emerson Tai chi is an ancient system of exercise that originated in the Taoist temples of China over 2,000 years ago. The monks of the temples developed tai chi as a way to keep themselves physically fit while spending many hours in meditation and also as a means (they hoped) to obtain longevity, even…
Michelle Kouri Our first Woodworkers Club meeting of 2026 on Jan. 6 had a great turnout. The meeting was held in the Turquoise Room of the SaddleBrooke TWO Arts and Crafts Activity Center. Because of the room size, our 24 members and first-time guests were a bit cramped, but it was still a spirited meeting.…
A New Month—New Celebrations and Happenings! Several are in need! Congregation B’nai Midbar, in combination with IMPACT of Southern Arizona, sponsors a food drive at every Shabbat Service that we are in session. We are focusing on food insecurity in and around our community. Please bring any food products that you wish to donate to…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Unity describes itself as having no creed, set dogma, or required ritual. It maintains that there is good in every approach to God and holds that one only focuses on the potential good in all—that the essence of every human is divine, regardless of current behavior. Unity teaches that each person is…
Rev. Mary Dotson The season of Lent begins Wednesday, Feb. 18. Traditionally, Lent has been 40 days of solemnly considering the areas in our lives that are not living up to our calling as followers of Christ. Although I believe reflection is important in our spiritual walk this year, we will look at how Jesus’…
Amy Butkovich and Linda Galka December was a busy month for the Vista UMC United Women in Faith. The group distributed filled Christmas stockings in December. TMM (Tucson Metropolitan Ministries) received 49 stockings for the women living at TMM and 54 Christmas bags filled with toys and food for the children living at TMM. Eagles…
Marsha B. Mantykow We started the year with a number of very successful and enjoyable events. The Jan. 15 concert at The Gaslight Music Hall was so much fun. Twenty-five members ventured off the mountain to attend this nostalgic evening. The two lead singers, backed by a seven-piece band, did not disappoint. They covered all…
Emma, a Little White Dog Who Lives in SaddleBrooke Hi SaddleBrooke Progress friends! I’m Emma, a cheerful little bichon-poodle mix living here in SaddleBrooke with my human Bill. You may have seen us out walking on the golf course paths or cruising in our golf cart. In this column I share a dog’s-eye view on…
Brian Heithoff, Trico CEO and GM Last month, Trico Electric Cooperative celebrated our 80th year with a look back at all we accomplished in 2025. As Trico starts its 81st year, I want to look forward to an issue that will be important for Trico in 2026 and for years to come: data centers. I…