Category: March 2019

The Lent and Easter season

Nan Nasser The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6 and lasts for 40 days, not including Sundays. This marks the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert, fasting and resisting temptations. It is a solemn observance and preparation for the death of Jesus and His resurrection on Easter Sunday. Many Christians…

The inside scoop! In case of emergency, who ya gonna call?

Barbara Barr In case of emergency, there’s Rotary and ShelterBox. The two organizations partner to provide emergency shelters in devastated communities. Rotary and ShelterBox have been there for each catastrophe as nature or mankind delivers a cruel punch. From hurricanes in the United States and other countries, to typhoons, earthquakes and tragedies around the world,…

Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke celebrates Easter

Liz Boyd Because our usual meeting site is not available, there will be no SaddleBrooke service on Easter Day. However, church members and guests will still be celebrating Easter together. A bus will leave the SaddleBrooke One Clubhouse at 8:15 a.m. and take some 40 people to attend the 9:15 a.m. Easter service at our…

SaddleBrooke Rotarians recognize area students

Barbara Barr Each month, members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke recognize a student from the Mammoth – San Manuel Junior/Senior High School. The club works with School Counselor, Dave Jungbluth, to select a “Student of the Month” who represents excellence in scholastics, leadership and character. What a joy it is for us to get…

It’s about the kids

Barbara Barr Bob Christadore, Chair of the Fore For Kids Charity Golf Tournament, awarded Doug Harpole of the Vistoso Funeral Home a plaque for their participation in the event. Doug’s Funeral Home was one of the many sponsors of the event. Area businesses and individuals support of this annual event allows the Rotary Club of…

Women On Our Own

WOOO is for single women living in SaddleBrooke who want to stay busy and have fun. All of the following activities take place once a month: Dining Out: We go out for dinner and enjoy Tucson’s many good restaurants. Ethnic Dining: Our more adventurous diners go to one of the many ethnic restaurants. Potlucks: We…

A Soldier’s View of the Flag

Stuart Watkins The soldier often saluted the flag, The flag of the United States of America, As he started each morning reporting for duty. He never knew what the day held in store, He only knew he served and served with pride, The pride of brothers and sisters in uniform Some serving at home, some…