C. J. Ward As many of you know, Community Circle Players (CCP) has been putting on successful plays for the past seven years. So, we know you are familiar with the actors. But for every actor, there are many volunteers who work tirelessly, with enthusiasm and professionalism, to bring top-notch performances to our SaddleBrooke audiences.…
On Sunday, Sept. 22, Resurrection at SaddleBrooke will celebrate its 10th anniversary in SaddleBrooke. The church was founded when some SaddleBrooke residents wanted a second place to attend services in the community. Pastor Al Jensen and the church council at Resurrection Lutheran Church in Oro Valley were asked, and they agreed to sponsor a satellite…
The Second Annual SaddleBrooke Ranch Arts & Crafts Fair will be returning this year on Saturday, Dec. 14, for your holiday shopping pleasure. The doors will open at 9 a.m., and sales will continue until 4 p.m. or until sold out! We are growing a bit this year with more exhibitors, longer shopping hours, and…
Discussion Group Who We Are: We are SaddleBrooke residents who recognize the need in our community for a caring place of support and education for those experiencing hearing loss and those beginning to research this topic for themselves or a loved one. What We Do: (1) Discuss issues we face, learn tips and solutions, receive…
We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price to Congregation B’nai Midbar. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. He has over two decades of experience as a rabbi, educator, and cantorial soloist. With a B.A. in music/communications from Plattsburgh State University and a…
Marlene D’Ambrosio On July 20 Mary Barrios led a Fun Shop entitled “Japanese and Chinese Paper Crafts.” Mary explained how these papers are made, and then she displayed several examples and styles, including Jianzhi (Chinese paper cuts), Japanese rice paper (actually made from the paper mulberry bush), and Chiyogami/Yuzen papers (designs copied from kimono prints).…
Join us at our Fall Open House on Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Hacienda Club, La Vista Room, 31390 Amenity Drive, Oracle, Ariz. Have you ever wanted to learn about gardening and our desert landscapes, meet new people, and make a difference in your community? Well, the Southeast…
Katherine Mary Friesen Katherine Mary (McCune) Friesen passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024, in her home in Tucson, Ariz., surrounded by her husband and daughter. Loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and grandmother, she was 79 years old. Kate was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 19, 1944, to Mary Elizabeth (Meyers) and…
Kathy Sinnott What is your fave rock song where the lead singer shouts off a ‘4/4 beat count?’ Mine has got to be Springsteen’s Born To Run at 3:03 minutes into the song! Well, rockers, get ready to experience the Rockin’ 4 Heroes 4/4 beat count this year, which gives new meaning to the number…
Pat Rourke The August issue of the SaddleBrooke Progress featured an article about a new recycling project in the Brooke. We call it Brooke Beaches, from the Washed Ashore exhibits traveling our nation. Our mission is to promote recycling in SaddleBrooke. Did you know? Two very large bags full of plastic bottles were filled exclusively…