David Zapatka We’re doing something different this month. We’re going to explore getting a new word into dictionaries. Reader Debbie M. writes, “Hello, I enjoy your column and want to offer a suggestion. ‘Orbisculate’ is a word not yet in the dictionary. I think we should help the young people who are trying to get…
Category: July 2021
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Rotary Club: Rotary Club Teams Up with the Oracle Community Center
Barbara Barr and Wendy Guyton Members of the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke helped celebrate the return of the Oracle Community Center monthly lunches with a large grant for the community. The grant from the Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke will provide funding to renovate the kitchen and get new commercial appliances. The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke also…
Religion, July 2021
Grief Support Continues
Kristina Turner GriefShare is a Christian-based, 13-week support group that has helped many folks to make the very difficult journey through grief. This Christian-based support group welcomes anyone who has suffered the death of a spouse, child, or other loved one, whether it has been recent or years ago. The program includes a video presented…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Stroke/Neurological Support Group: The Caregiver’s To-do List
Esta Goldstein When you are caring for another person, you may find yourself with a long to-do list on a regular basis. Lists can be very helpful for getting tasks completed, but caregivers often forget to include some of the most important tasks of all—the ones that will enhance and protect their own physical and emotional well-being.…
Features, July 2021
Value of a Dogecoin
Stuart Watkins How much is a Dogecoin worth, anyway? Let’s hear what Stuart Varney has to say. Susan Li said she thought it might make a fun play. Stuart Varney does not want to gamble his money away. The value was in the pennies back in the day. Might hit a dollar if some have…
Generals, July 2021
FSL Membership Supports Our Community Libraries
Rollinde Prager The Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries (FSL) was established in 2000 to provide funding for new library materials and equipment for the three SaddleBrooke libraries. Thanks to FSL’s efforts to raise funds through membership fees, community education events, fundraising events, and tax-exempt gifts, we were able to provide $34,000 for the purchase of new…
Generals, July 2021
Oracle School Preschool Graduates—Class of 2034
Chris Crum On May 21, the family and friends of 17 proud four-year-olds gathered for graduation from the Oracle School District’s pre-school program. The 10 girls and seven boys marched into the auditorium to the strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” wearing white and blue caps. The class performed five songs for their enthusiastic audience before a…
Religion, July 2021
Practicing Gratitude Has Been Proven by Scientific Research to Improve Health
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart For many of us, we look for the quick fix when it comes to our health—a magic pill that will increase our energy levels, help us sleep better, boost our immune system, and even decrease disease. Unfortunately, no such pill exists. However, a daily practice of gratitude (counting your blessings) just may be the…
Clubs & Classes, July 2021
Pickleball Association Places a Court Plaque in Honor of Jon Bailey
Nancy Dowell In a touching tribute to long-time friend and pickleball enthusiast, Jon Bailey (JB), 26 couples have made donations to the SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association Inc. (SPA) to name a court in his honor. Once the new Ridgeview Pickleball Complex is built, the community will find Jon Bailey’s name on one of the pickleball courts. The…
Generals, July 2021
American Legion Oro Valley Charity Golf Tournament
Ed Davis You too can help our less fortunate veterans. If you would like to make a meaningful difference in the lives of local veterans in need, there is no better way than to support your local American Legion veterans service organization. Words recently spoken by the chairman of the Tucson Veterans Serving Veterans Alliance, “The…