Renee Mazin A hallmark event at the University of Arizona is the Tucson Festival of Books. This year it was March 4 and 5. Didn’t go? Attended? Want to read some books you learned about? We’ve got you covered! SaddleBrooke Community Libraries has works by 30 authors and more than 200 books featured at this year’s festival.…
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Generals, March 2023
Let’s Celebrate Volunteers!
Rosemary Douglas On Jan. 11 the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) held a luncheon to thank their dedicated and selfless volunteers. SaddleBrooke and SaddleBrooke Ranch residents and members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary were among the 30 people who attended. TCFB Executive Board member Judy Haberski welcomed and thanked the volunteers. Executive Board members Joyce McClung,…
Generals, March 2023
March at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop
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 décor 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…
Generals, March 2023
March Blood Drive
Michael and Laurie Lien First, we would like to thank everyone who participated in the January blood drive. It was the best turnout we have ever had. Usually, we have about 10% no-shows, but this time, only four people did not show. That is a fantastic turnout. As a result, we again topped our blood…
Generals, March 2023
Pinal County Property Tax Seminar March 28
The SaddleBrooke Public Affairs Commission will present a seminar entitled, “Why Are My County Property Taxes Higher Than My Neighbors’?” on Tuesday, March 28, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Vermillion Room of the SaddleBrooke One clubhouse. Ever wonder why your property taxes are what they are? Ever wonder why they may be higher…
Generals, March 2023
Put a Spring in Your Step—The SaddleBrooke Happiness Project
Andrea Molberg, PhD We not only pursue happiness, we study it. Psychologists research wellbeing, and academic institutions like Harvard now offer psychology courses in the science of happiness. Harvard’s course Positive Psychology is actually the most popular course in the history of the university. This year, focus on wellbeing by giving. Remember the November warmth…
Generals, March 2023
The Golden Goose Story
The story of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop is an amazing “Cinderella” story: It’s a story of an organization that, in 20 years, has gone from a rummage sale and a handful of volunteers working with a borrowed pickup truck, to an organization with seven employees and many volunteers working out of a beautiful 18,000-square-foot…
Generals, March 2023
Word of the Month: Nomophobia
David Zapatka “Where’s my cellphone?” “Have you seen my cell phone?” “There’s no connection here. It’s so frustrating!” “My phone isn’t working. What am I going to do?” “Honey, will you call my cell phone? I can’t find it.” Have you heard these conversations? Scary, isn’t it? This fear is so prevalent in our society…
Generals, March 2023
You’re Invited to Trico’s Annual Meeting on April 1
At Trico Electric Cooperative, our business model is meant to serve our members. One way we accomplish this is by hosting our annual meeting. Spending time with you and hearing your take on our community’s energy future is important to us. We hope you will be able to attend the Trico annual meeting on Saturday, April…
Generals, March 2023
Preserve Men’s Luncheon
Tim Gaule Fifteen Men from The Preserve enjoyed lunch on Feb. 24. This month we met at The Preserve restaurant. Our waitress Kayla did a terrific job of serving meals and drinks to 15 hungry and thirsty guys. I would give my meal a rating of 5 stars. Our group always enjoys meeting for lunch…