Rosemary Douglas Last November, the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) lost its warehouse storage space. The warehouse space, located on Main Street in Mammoth, had been used by TCFB to store non-perishable food supplies for at least 20 years. The Pinal County building, which housed our storage area, was deemed to be unsafe, and TCFB was…
Janet P. Kornmesser On Feb. 18, 35 ladies gathered at the Preserve clubhouse for a festive Valentine’s week luncheon. They enjoyed stunning views and delicious food while making new friends and catching up with old ones. The Preserve ladies’ luncheons are held bi-monthly, with locations generally alternating between SaddleBrooke and local restaurants. The next luncheon…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Desmond Tutu, South Africa’s Nobel Peace Prize-winning icon, died Dec. 26, 2021. He was a modern-day activist for racial justice and LGBT rights. World leaders and people around the globe mourned the death of the man viewed as the country’s moral conscience. He was a close friend of the Dalai Lama, and…
Ann Vernon Judging from packed audiences when tribute bands perform at DesertView, there is little doubt that SaddleBrookers love music from the past. Mark your calendars for April 3 at 7:30 p.m. for what promises to be a great concert, The Tributaries: The 60s, 70s, and Beyond. Many of you have heard The Tributaries, either…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart Doug Stewart will be sharing his experiences with firewalking when he did 12 walks in the late 1990s. Doug brings his science, engineering, college teaching, and metaphysical perspectives to bear on this amazing experience. Did he burn? How can this be explained? But, more importantly, what did he learn? Did it change his…
Help SBCO by Recycling Aluminum Cans Nancy McCluskey-Moore For over two decades, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) has recycled donated aluminum cans to raise funds for clothing, food, and educational programs that benefit children in nearby communities. To date, this program has raised almost $60,000, but just as importantly, it has kept a tidal wave of…
Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, located at 3201 E. Mountainaire Drive in Catalina, will be celebrating Palm Sunday (April 10) and Easter Sunday (April 17) with services for both days at 10 a.m. Pastor Rachel Srubas will be leading both services, which will feature exuberant music. All are welcome! Face masks are recommended for these two…
Unit 27 Activities Sue Case Fira Stout has organized monthly bocce games for Unit 27 residents, and various residents have taken advantage of the opportunity from time to time. On Feb. 27, Eileen and Jeff Depka and their two out-of-town guests joined Fira. The ladies played two games, and then the men played one game.…
You will always have the luck of the Irish and a big savin’ o’ the green at the Golden Goose! Join us in March for St. Patrick’s Day decor galore and spring merchandise blooming in every department. The Golden Goose shines in March, providing green recycling, respite for your wallet, and life-changing help for our…
Please join us on Sunday, May 1, for a virtual event honoring mothers and strong women. Donations and proceeds go to providing assistance to women experiencing homelessness in Tucson. Sister José Women’s Center provides safe, overnight stays for over 13,000 women a year, as well as showers, meals, laundry, clothing, and hygiene items to over 2,000…