David Zapatka Reader and bridge player Andrew Sauter wrote, “’shenanigans’ shows up every couple of years in movies, but why? Also, cool words like ‘syzygy,’ ‘brouhaha’ (ha ha it’s funny to say twice), the kids’ string game Cat’s Cradle (do cats sleep in there if you are not careful?)” While reading Titus Techera’s article, Recovering…
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May 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – May 2025
Unit 4 Ladies Take a Look at The Views Connie Kotke The ladies from Unit 4 gathered once again for their annual spring luncheon on April 2. This time the venue was The Views Restaurant on Rancho Vistoso (at Sun City) in Oro Valley. Our group was the only one braving the chilly temperatures on…
May 2025, Generals
Did I Meet You at the Book Festival?
Renee Mazin In March, the Tucson Festival of Books was our premiere annual book event in Tucson, drawing authors representing all genres and books for all ages. Whether you braved the crowds or stayed home, the SaddleBrooke Community Libraries have books by some of these featured authors for you to read! If regional mysteries interest…
May 2025, Generals
Alzheimer’s and Dementia: What You Need to Know
Please join the Santa Catalina Mental Health Ministry as it presents its May Mental Health Focus on Monday, May 12, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m. Katrina Johnson, the Memory Care coordinator at Sunrise Senior Living, will be presenting on the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, redirection and validation techniques,…
Generals, May 2025
ILR: SaddleBrooke’s ‘Crown Jewel’ for Adult Education
Ken Marich The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) is celebrating its 20th year of providing SaddleBrooke residents with exceptional education courses in a wide spectrum of disciplines. ILR instructors are all SaddleBrooke residents and are willing to share their expertise with our community. The 2025 fall terms will have courses on literature, religion, physics,…
May 2025, Generals
Pill Drop-Off Change! New Longer Hours Are Available!
The new hours for the Pill Drop-Off are Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office has taken over the Pill Drop-Off for the next year due to remodeling their Marana building. The location is the same, 63701 E. SaddleBrooke in the SaddleBrooke Mini Mart. Your friendly volunteers will return when…
May 2025, Generals
May Blooms with Joyful Events
Exciting May events await! May is an exciting month at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop where we’re celebrating the spirit of joy and togetherness! Treat the wonderful mothers in your life with our charming gift certificates, perfect for Mother’s Day! Don’t miss our Moonlight Madness event on Friday, May 16, from 4 to 6 p.m.…
May 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach – May 2025
SBCO Elects New Board of Directors for 2025-26 Nancy McCluskey-Moore On April 14 at the annual meeting of SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO), the organization elected its board of directors for 2025-26. The members of the new board include the following: • President: Laura Pauli • Executive Vice President: Gayle Van Natter • Recording Secretary: Susan…
Generals, May 2025
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – May 2025
Pathfinder Series: Karen Jahn Giving Outside Oneself Laura Anderson Educators have a giving nature in their DNA that is easily seen in Karen Jahn. Karen came to SaddleBrooke in 2006 from Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo., via Washington. Having taught for 18 years, Karen continued to work with children, volunteering with Kids’ Closet until…
May 2025, Generals
SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network – May 2025
Please Consider Planned Giving Marge Boulden Our endowment is designed to sustain SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network’s mission for the future. It is a meaningful and thoughtful way to carry forward your compassion and concern for rescued pets in Southern Arizona, enabling us to plan and create a more significant impact over time. Contributions are invested,…