Eileen J. Snearly The passing of the torch is relinquishing responsibilities, a tradition, practice, or knowledge to another. This metaphoric expression alludes to the ancient Greek torch race, in which a lighted torch was passed from one runner to the next. On Jan. 19, the MountainView Preserve Lady Niners held an awards event at the…
Alan Doan The MountainView Preserve Men’s Golf Association (MPMGA) Tournament of Champions was held at the Preserve on Jan. 13. Participants in this tournament are selected based on the number of points accumulated in MPMGA events held throughout the previous year. They must achieve four points to be eligible. That means winning an individual event…
Leslie Fore Donations are needed for Sr. Jose’s Women’s Center Virtual Auction to be held on Sunday, May 2. Sr. Jose plans only one auction this year to raise funds to provide assistance to women experiencing homelessness in Tucson. We ask for your help with donations of gifts, services, or activities. To make it a…
Tami Peterson The SaddleBrooke SilverBelles Are a talented troupe Happy to entertain Your party or group A special occasion An outdoor event We can dance outside Or under a tent We’re COVID compliant And up to the task Our costumes are lovely We wear our masks We have spring in our step Plus fringe on…
Ann Lange Many moons before Earth landed on Mars or Venus, Martians and Venusians landed on Earth to explore evidence of extinct or fossilized microbial life, and to determine if it had ever been a living planet. The extraterrestrials arriving from both sides of Earth found that it is indeed a living planet, and that…
Michael and Laurie Lien Our January blood drive was a great success. There were 66 units of blood collected, which means over 190 people will be helped by your donations. The next blood drive will take place on March 27, from 7 a.m. until noon at MountainView Ballroom. All precautions will remain in place including…
Stephanie Thomas “It almost feels like being at war. I have to do something. I’m trained to do this. It’s my duty as a citizen, and I’m helping my country. I feel worthwhile.” Those words, spoken by nurse Kathy Shimada, reflect the attitude of the sixty nurses, doctors, and pharmacy students who have been selflessly…
Terry Hurley “I’ve never questioned the integrity of an umpire. Their eyesight, yes.”—Leo Durocher, former professional baseball manager It’s not easy being an umpire. Ball, strike. Safe, out. Fair, foul. There are a lot of split-second decisions to be made that can determine the outcome of a softball game at SaddleBrooke. Yes, it’s senior softball…
Richard Martin In 2004, I caught my wife Donna by complete surprise when I asked her if she wanted to take square dance lessons. She knew I was musically challenged (I think the term she used was tone deaf). However, I knew Donna loved to dance so when Larry Kraber, our beloved retired caller, convinced…
LaVerne Kyriss Put on your masks and buckle the seat belt in your golf cart or car. It’s time to visit the SaddleBrooke Fine Art Guild’s spring art show. This year it’s going to be a little different. The show is set for one day, March 27, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Taking a…