Connie Kotke Spring is a time of new beginnings. Why not broaden your horizons and learn something new with art classes sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild? We make art fun, and there are plenty of opportunities to join with your neighbors and friends right here in the Topaz Room at the Arts and…
Category: March 2024
March 2024, Generals
Senior Village Provides Information on Estate Planning
Stephanie Thomas While most people in SaddleBrooke were cozily ensconced in their homes on a rainy winter day, members of the Neurological Support Group braved the puddles to attend a mini-course on estate planning and health care directives presented by Senior Village Forms & Documents Team Co-Leaders Stephanie Thomas and Dick Schroeder. With the help…
March 2024, Generals
The Tri-Community Food Bank—Feeding Neighbors for More Than 40 Years
Rosemary Douglas This history was compiled with the assistance of Joyce McClung, a current volunteer and veteran volunteer since 1997. The Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) and Thrift Shop were founded in 1980-1981 by Jean Peterson and Beverly Pyritz. It was originally located in one room in a Pinal County building in Mammoth. Early funding was from…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
John McLean to Battle to Represent SaddleBrooke in Arizona LD-17 Senate Race
Karla Trippe John McLean, a successful entrepreneur and a longtime resident of the Tanque Verde neighborhood of Tucson, has announced his candidacy in the critical race against Justine Wadsack. McLean is essential in the Democrat’s efforts to give Governor Hobbs a legislature she can work with to improve the lives of Arizonans. Democrat McLean is…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Swim Club Hosts Third Annual Glen Peterson Aquatic Festival
Julie Adamen It was a beautiful Saturday morning at the DesertView pool for a swim meet—well, not just any swim meet, but the Glen Peterson Aquatic Festival, hosted annually by our Swim Club. In total, 28 very enthusiastic Swim Club members participated in what one swimmer dubbed, “the goofiest event I’ve ever been to, but the…
March 2024, Generals
Grandkids Day Easter Egg Hunt March 30
The SaddleBrooke Swim Club will host their annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 30, at the MountainView Clubhouse. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will be at 10 a.m., and grades 1 through 3 will be at 11 a.m. Signs will direct families to the meeting area! What a fun way to spend the Saturday morning before…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
British Car Club
March 2024, Sports
Relishing Pickleball: Countering the Slice Shot
David Zapatka Last month we discussed hitting slice returns of serve and dinks. This month we are discussing how to counter the opponent’s slice returns and dinks. Consider using these strategies to counter the opponent’s slice shots. * Hit through the spin using a flat drive shot. By driving the ball, you are countering the…
March 2024, Generals
Optimum Healing Environment
A holistic, person-centered approach encompasses four domains: internal, interpersonal, behavioral, and external. The long description: “Healing is a holistic, transformative process of repair and recovery in mind, body, and spirit, resulting in positive change, finding meaning, and movement toward self-realization of wholeness, regardless of the presence or absence of disease.” To measure the process one…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
What’s New at B’nai Midbar?
Melanie Einbund Our February services were led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, assisted by Eliyanah Powers and Joshua Nichols. We welcomed our new Torah with the hope for peace to embrace our community and Israel. A special presentation of our new Torah was made to the congregation by Rabbi Seltzer. Many thanks to the committee, as…