Mike Sachse Mike Sachse on the keyboard and Mike Maxwell on the guitar carried on the tradition of homespun tunes on Aug. 30 on a driveway in SaddleBrooke One Unit 11. The last Saturday in August is officially known as Play Music on the Porch Day. It started as an idea to promote peace in…
Julie Adamen The SaddleBrooke Swim Club dove into action at the Dolphins of the Desert Pentathlon on Sept. 28 at the Oro Valley Aquatic Center. With 48 entries spanning all age groups, our team brought home an impressive set of medals, personal bests, and spirited performances that showed why SaddleBrooke swimmers stand out. Standout Swims…
Stuart Watkins Comes the rain gently wetting all the plain Crashing bashing booms the thunder Rudely wakening all who slumber Slashing dashing lightning lights the sky Wonder to behold with naked eye Whooshing swooshing blows the wind Forces the tallest trees to bend Sunshine rays light up the sky Telling all the storm will soon…
Linda Rosenkrans The soul’s dust settles My heart fills with gratitude Mother’s love remains.
How to Prepare Your Finances for 2026 As 2025 comes to a close, it’s the perfect opportunity to plan for next year and take control of your finances. It’s time for fresh goals and smart planning to ensure your hard-earned money is protected and working for you. Two areas deserve extra attention as you prepare…
The Rose Dude’s Guide to Growing Roses in Torrid Tucson The University of Arizona, Cooperative Extension, Pinal County Southeast Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. Join us for the…
Barbara Barr Bengen Each November, cyclists from around the globe flock to Tucson, Ariz., to ride in the scenic streets of El Tour de Tucson. For Rotary International, this event is the organization’s largest fundraiser in the world, uniting Rotarians from the four corners of the Earth to raise funding to end polio now. The…
Greeting 5786! Melanie Einbund The sanctuary was resplendent in High Holy Day décor! Rabbi Price punctuated traditional and modern services with sermons relating to looking forward and accepting new experiences. Eliyanah Powers, our cantorial soloist, was in resonant voice as she led us in prayer through melodies of awe and beauty. Rouzbeh Tebyanian, our accompanist,…
Suzanne Marlatt Stewart While it’s always fun to sit around the Thanksgiving dinner table in November sharing what we’re thankful for, gratitude truly can be a meaningful approach to life that creates a profound impact on you and those around you. Gratitude is a cycle that, when supported, has a positive effect. It supports our…
Kathy Gotto Attention SBHOA ladies interested in Bible Study. The following is our schedule through the end of 2025 as we continue in the Gospel of John. For October, we meet again on Oct. 30, and in November we will meet on Nov. 6, 13, and 20. Nov. 27 is Thanksgiving. Please note: On the…