Category: March 2023

The Shroud of Turin—A Presentation by Doug Powell

Sharon Scanlan The Shroud of Turin has captivated the imagination of Christians since appearing in Europe in the 1300s. The mysterious image of the man on the cloth has defied explanation, despite scientific examination. Controversy surrounds the radiocarbon test that dated the cloth to the Middle Ages. As a result, the Shroud is off limits…

What’s the Plan, SaddleBrooke?

United SaddleBrooke Board S.W.O.T. stands for “Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats.” These are essential components of long-range or strategic planning, an activity engaged in by almost every successful organization of any size. Essentially, it involves establishing goals that will help your organization thrive in an uncertain and highly competitive future. If you search the Internet,…

Summer Newspaper Mailing Update

Due to the increased cost of postage, we can no longer forward your newspaper over the summer months (May through September). We invite you to keep up with your friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke online at saddlebrookeprogress.com.

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…