Terry Barringer One afternoon in the spring of 2002 Lil Reed, wife of Pastor John of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke, took stock of her church. The teaching was biblically sound, the Bible studies were well attended, the fellowship was warm and inviting but something was missing. Although there were several active successful ministries, there were…
Category: April 2016
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
Coyote Country Cloggers celebrates 20th anniversary
Pat Cox The Coyote Country Cloggers celebrated their twentieth anniversary this year by inviting former cloggers who have retired from the team to join them for a party at the Activity Center in SaddleBrooke. Thirty-three attended the festivities, which included spouses. Carol Jones was honored for her dedication as leader of the group for twenty…
Religion, April 2016
News from the Institute
The Institute for Jewish Services and Studies announces that Shabbat Services will be held on Friday evening, April 29, 2016, at 7:00 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the MountainView Country Club. The service will be led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Boltt, accompanied by Carolyn Cochrane. A pre-Shabbat optional service will…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
SaddleBrooke Francophiles celebrate “Foods & Wines of the World”
Pat Smith What better way to explore the culture of a country than through its food and wines? The SaddleBrooke Francophiles did just that on March 12 by creating the cuisines of France, Italy and the Good Old U.S.A. Members and guests prepared and shared such mouthwatering dishes as Peasant Pasta, cheese ravioli with Bolognaise…
Generals, April 2016
Master Gardener Program
A Plant Sale will be held on MountainView Clubhouse Walkway from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on April 21, 2016, plus Zann Wilson, SaddleBrooke Master Gardener, will speak at MountainView Clubhouse Ballroom West from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Lose the Snooze: Alternatives to Overused Landscape Plants. Come purchase plants grown by the SaddleBrooke Master Gardeners…
Features, April 2016
Understanding loss and grief
Dolores Hutchinson Robu When does grief start? When we first hear the diagnosis? When we first believe that it is a terminal disease? Or do we stay in some wave of denial until the patient says—“no more, I’ve had enough.” What happens in the pit of our stomach or the middle of our heart when…
Clubs & Classes, April 2016
SaddleBrooke Pickleball Assoc. offers introductory lessons
Any SaddleBrooke resident is welcome to attend an introductory lesson on Tuesday, April 19 or Friday, May 6 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. on courts 15, 16 and 17 at The Preserve. Participants will be asked to arrive 10 minutes before the lesson begins to complete necessary paper work. The cost is $10; a check…
Religion, April 2016
Men’s Bible study notice
Paul Vincent Volpe Would you like to study the Bible, interact and enjoy Christian fellowship with other men? If so, join our group, the Men’s Bible Study (MBS), here in SaddleBrooke. Our next MBS commenced on October 2, 2015, and continues every Friday, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. through June. Our practice is to meet at…
Features, April 2016
In Passing
Fred Harder Frederick R. Harder, 77, passed away on March 4, 2016, from leukemia. Fred was born in Ottawa, Kansas. He graduated from Pittsburg State University in 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree. While there he was a starter on the basketball team for four years and lettered four years in track. He accepted…
Generals, April 2016
Vista Fine Arts presents The Tucson Girls Chorus
Come to Vista on Sunday, April 17 at 3:00 p.m. to enjoy the renowned Tucson Girls Chorus as they bring us Songs from Many Lands. The advanced touring chorus will present a program designed to bring light to a place on this planet in need of healing and peace. You will hear music representing light,…