Louise Grabell I have been a Master Gardener for Pinal County (under the auspices of the University of Arizona) since 2005 and recently decided to step away from the formal program. However, I must tell you that this has been one of the more rewarding activities of my retirement years. I began writing this column…
Category: November 2019
Generals, November 2019
37 veterans interred at AZ State Veterans Memorial Cemetery
Bill Nagy On the 26th of October 2019 the cremains of 37 veterans were laid to rest with full military honors. The interment was sponsored by the Missing In America Program (MIAP). The mission of MIAP, a veteran’s recovery program, is to locate, identify, and inter the unclaimed remains of American veterans. MIAP ensures a…
Clubs & Classes, November 2019
Day hiking the Long Trail of Vermont
Michael Caryl The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club announces their November program entitled “Day Hiking the Long Trail of Vermont.” The club’s trail guide, Aaron Schoenberg, will report on his experiences on Wednesday, Nov. 20, at the SaddleBrooke One Activity Center at 4 p.m. The Long Trail is the oldest long-distance hiking trail in America. It was…
Front Page, November 2019
The Celebration of Watercolor Art Show returns November 24
Karen Brungardt Mark the date on your calendars for this very special art gala, representing SaddleBrooke’s watercolor artists, many of whom are award-winning artists. In this small but select show, watercolor art is showcased for its beauty and variety of techniques. Watercolor is the most versatile of mediums, allowing a large range of ways to…
Generals, November 2019
Gospel Rescue Mission
Dick Kroese Pastor Roy Tullgren from the Gospel Rescue Mission spoke at the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club meeting on Oct. 10, which was held at the MountainView Bar and Grill. Pastor Tullgren shared information about the Mission’s three main areas of service to the Tucson community: 1) emergency shelter beds and meals for homeless men, women,…
Generals, November 2019
Time to ‘Re-Member’ the Network
It’s that time of year again—time to renew your annual membership with SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network. If you are not a current member, consider joining now. All membership renewals and new memberships received from Nov. 1 to the end of the year will be valid through 2020. For $20 per year, you can help us continue our…
Generals, November 2019
Vote early and vote often!
Tim Morsani Political satire is probably as old as theatre. The shady-looking character in the photo could be your next governor, county assessor, or HOA board member. Or, he could be a fictitious former governor whose picture hangs on a theater set in next spring’s SaddleBrooke dinner theatre. If you’ve been to a CCP (Community…
Generals, November 2019
2019 Heal Fair a success
Phyllis Ketring The Health Fair planning committee thanks the amazing team of people who volunteered and served during this annual event. It takes a big team with skill and willingness. The team included the staff from both clubhouses, plus more than 100 volunteers who greeted guests, directed traffic, assisted vendors, set up signs and more. This year,…
Generals, November 2019
Want to shoot trap?
The Robson communities will hold their annual trap/clay pigeon competition at the Casa Grande trap/skeet range on March 27. Each shooter will shoot three rounds of 25 targets. The competition started in 2011. All seven Robson communities will participate in the competition. Anyone who enjoys shooting is welcome to participate. After shooting, we will have…
Generals, November 2019
Dentistry in Mexico—is it right for you?
Barbara Barr Have you wanted to save money on dental procedures but didn’t know what to do? Have you heard about dentistry in Mexico but didn’t know where to start? Have you wondered about going over the border for dental work but had a lot of unanswered questions? The next speaker for SaddleBrooke’s Wellness Integration…