Terry Barringer One of the most anticipated events of the Christmas season for the women of Community Church at SaddleBrooke and their friends and neighbors in SaddleBrooke, SaddleBrooke Ranch, and surrounding communities has been the Advent Celebration hosted by the Women’s Ministry. This special program, which has become a local annual tradition for the past…
Category: November 2023
Religion, November 2023
Resurrection Church Says Goodbye to Pastor Pierce
David Stanard After 55 years of active ministry, Resurrection Church Lead Pastor Roger Pierce has retired. The much revered and respected Pastor Roger leaves an impressive legacy. Over the course of his time ministering to SaddleBrooke residents, he challenged us with his sermons, counseled and prayed with us as needed, married us, baptized our grandchildren,…
Generals, November 2023
Mysterie Solved
Susan Sterling It is no mystery that our SaddleBrooke audiences love a good whodunit. Community Circle Players (CCP) Director Susan Sterling awoke from her nap and did it! A play has been chosen. Mark your calendars for the last week in March when CCP will present The House of Agatha Mysterie. Ms. Mysterie, the famous…
Generals, November 2023
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings – November 2023
SBCO Grant Enables Students to Attend Future Business Leaders of America Competition Nancy McCluskey-Moore This past spring, SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) awarded a $4,000 enrichment grant to the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club of Superior Junior/Senior High School in Superior, Ariz. The grant allowed two students who placed third in state-level competitions to…
Generals, November 2023
Dealing With Loneliness During the Holidays
Rev. Suzanne Marlatt Stewart The holiday season is generally thought of as a time of joy and love, but for many people, it’s a time of loneliness. Some people live far from family and miss seeing their loved ones this time of year. It’s also not unusual for people to feel emotional distance from the…
Generals, November 2023
#How Do You Like Us Now? Three Special Collections at DesertView Library
This is a continuation of “spotlighting” areas of the SaddleBrooke Library system you may not be aware of. Our three-library system has a lot to offer residents of SaddleBrooke and is supported financially by Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries. Through your membership and donations, the libraries are able to offer residents a wide range of books,…
Features, November 2023
Medicare and Me: How Medicare Protects You
Leah Kari, Licensed Insurance Agent and Retired Pharmaceutical Representative Medicare’s marketing rules ensure that you are in charge. CMS, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, administers the Medicare program. CMS annually approves all Medicare Advantage and stand-alone Prescription Drug Plans in the United States. CMS regulates the marketing activities of insurance carriers, third-party marketing organizations,…
Front Page, November 2023
SPA Members Score Texas Gold
Raymond H. Goettsch On Sept. 23 SaddleBrooke Pickleball Association (SPA) members Cherri Block and Michael Hovan won the gold medal in mixed singles 70+ at the United States Senior Pickleball (USSP) National Championship tournament in Greater Dallas at the Oasis Pickleball Club in Rockwell, Texas. Michael and Bob Steinhoff of Windsor, Colo., also earned gold…
Front Page, November 2023
An Amazing Patriotic Day
Sheri Nockels The SaddleBrooke Friday Quilters held what is probably the most patriotic day ever in SaddleBrooke! As a member of the National Quilt of Valor Foundation, it was our privilege to honor 19 veterans with quilts for their dedication and service to our country. This was a first for our club. We normally present 10…
Clubs & Classes, November 2023
Republican Club Welcomes Sheriff Mark Lamb to Their Nov. 14 Meeting
Mark Lamb was elected as the 24th Sheriff of Pinal County and sworn into office on Jan. 1, 2017. Sheriff Lamb oversees Pinal County, which is the size of Connecticut, and manages nearly 500 employees. He joined the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office In 2012. Career Sheriff Lamb has experience in both law enforcement and the…