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…
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,…
You Are Invited to a Special House Concert Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg November is the perfect time of the year to sit on a patio, have wonderful hors d’oeuvres, sip an adult beverage, and listen to Randall Dighton perform music from popular movies and Broadway musicals. With over 60 years of performing, Randall brings his…
Joan Elder Recently, my friend Brenda and I were in the back seat of a vehicle, which belonged to our friends Gary and Diane. On our way home from an opera presentation at the U of A, we stopped for ice cream and headed home about 10:15 p.m. As we got to Goulder Ranch Road,…
Raymond H. Goettsch In April every year, Preserve residents gather for a dinner to say goodbye to those who are snowbirds, leaving for the summer and returning in the fall. On April 6, as the afternoon sun was still shining, 75 Preserve residents arrived for a buffet dinner at the home of Bonnie and Fred…
Tim Gaule Ten men from The Preserve enjoyed lunch at The Preserve restaurant on March 28. As usual, The Preserve staff provided great service and a varied menu selection. Our group meets at either The Preserve or an area restaurant. To receive regular notices about The Preserve Men’s Luncheon and other Preserve events, please ensure…
Dawn A. Walker SaddleBrooke Winds and Strings’ (SBWS) next concert is May 18 at 2 p.m. The free concert will be held at Vista de la Montana Methodist Church in Catalina. Donations are appreciated and go towards Vista de la Montana’s audio-visual booth. On the program are selections from The Music Man, “Semper Fidelis,” and…
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Georgie Hourigan Sonoran Singers were thrilled to perform for the first time at DesertView Theater on April 14. Senior Village sponsored this Music Matinee where they have monthly free events featuring our local talents. Sonoran Singers, led by our talented director Cora Peters, sang such songs as “Joy to the World,” “Red River Valley,” “Shenandoah,”…
Lyn Moreno The sounds of excited children’s laughter and lots of giggles filled the air on the Saturday morning before Easter. The children were participating in the annual Grandkids’ Day, organized by the SaddleBrooke TWO Fitness, Wellness, and Recreation Committee and hosted by the SaddleBrooke Swim Club and Paper Crafters Club. This year, more than…