Terry Barringer Have you ever jumped to the closing chapter of a book to see how it ends? The same temptation to skip the Old Testament to get to the New robs us of the depth and richness of the story and of our faith. Since many theological truths we hold so dear hinge on…
Category: December 2015
Generals, December 2015
SaddleBrooke Troop Support helps military food banks
SaddleBrooke Troop Support (STS) is active throughout the year, providing food to the military food banks in the area to support our troops. In addition to the trunk loads of canned goods and other non-perishable items delivered to the food banks every month, in October, STS donated $500 worth of $20 Fry’s gift cards to…
Features, December 2015
Spotlight on Advertiser: The Charles Co. & Assoc. Inc.
Auto-Owners Insurance is pleased to announce The Charles Co. & Associates Inc., of Sun Lakes, Arizona, has been named one of the TOP 10 growth agencies for the Company in the state of Arizona for 2015. The agency was recognized at a luncheon meeting in Mesa, and at a reception with all regional associates where…
Sports, December 2015
MPMGA 2015 Club championship
Bob Edelblut The annual MPMGA Club Championship was played November 11 and 12 at The Preserve and MountainView courses, respectively. A field of 94 players filled nine flights grouped by tee choice and handicap. The overall winner club champion would be the player who recorded the lowest gross score for the two day event while…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Hearing Loss Support Group
The Adult Loss of Hearing Association (ALOHA) Oro Valley Support Group monthly meeting will be held Thursday, December 10 at 2:00 p.m. in the Cholla and Ocotillo meeting rooms at Santa Catalina Church, 14380 N. Oracle Road. Cynthia Amerman and Sue Vardon, both ALOHA Board members and bilateral cochlear implant recipients, will make a presentation…
Sports, December 2015
2015 MPMGA Match play
Bob Edelblut On November 7, the final match of this year’s Individual Match Play Tournament was played a full four months after the event began. As an aside, it was acknowledged by all when the competition began that summer travel schedules, weather and unforeseen happenings could possibly make it difficult for matches to be played…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Computer Club – What’s new?
Richard Beaty Upcoming User Group Meetings SBCC User Group meetings are open to all SaddleBrooke residents, whether you are a club member or not. The January meeting will be of special interest to all, as Orbitel’s Bryan Johnson will update us on new Internet connectivity options here in SaddleBrooke. This meeting will be held in…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
Hopi culture, life and lands
Pam Boedeker Twenty-four members of the SaddleBrooke Nature Club ventured up to the Four Corners region to spend five days with the Hopis. The trip was organized by Road Scholar in conjunction with Northern Arizona University. Ray Coin, a Hopi tribe member, was our group leader and star of the program. Ray and Ted Danson…
Clubs & Classes, December 2015
SaddleBrooke Stroke/Neuro Support Group news
Liz Boyd Are you caring for a loved one who has stroke, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or other neurological conditions? Or are you your own caregiver? Our monthly lunches provide an opportunity to share concerns and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. The next lunch will be on Friday, January 15 at 11:30 a.m. at…
Religion, December 2015
News from the Institute
The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies announces that Shabbat services will be held on Friday evening, December 18 at 7:00 p.m. in the West Ballroom of the Mountain View Country Club. The service is led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer and Cantorial Soloist Sarah Boltt, accompanied by Carolyn Cochran. Please mark your calendar for Shabbat…