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Category: Generals
Generals, December 2023
Giving Thanks
Bill Bengen At this time of year, we are moved to give thanks for the many reasons we live in SaddleBrooke: The morning sun rising lazily over the jagged peaks of the Catalinas, bringing warmth to a cool winter morning; A sleekly muscled mountain lion and her cubs traversing the rugged trails at the base…
Generals, December 2023
‘Messiah’ Sing-Along
Steve Hanns The chorus will be performing a free Messiah Sing-Along on Dec. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Oracle Center for the Arts located at 700 E. Kingston Street, Oracle, and again a free performance at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Dec. 19 at 4 p.m. in the Sol Ballroom. Donations are always appreciated. If singing is…
Generals, December 2023
SaddleBrooke Used Shoes for the Homeless Celebrates Its Fifth Year
Jerry Fay Five years ago, the Used Shoes for the Homeless program was inspired by a few usable used tennis shoes being left on a shelf at the SaddleBrooke Tennis Center. Jerry Fay had been working with a homeless group and asked if they had a need for such shoes. The answer was a resounding…
Generals, December 2023
Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries – December 2023
The Life of a Donated Book Bernice Christian You may be thinking to yourself, I know exactly where my donated book will end up—on the shelf of one of our three SaddleBrooke Libraries. Well, that may be the case, or it may not. If you have been to any of our libraries, you will notice…
Generals, December 2023
Fun Facts About the Swim Club: Did You Know?
Claire Guidas Many of you may see Swim Club members in the DesertView pool working out while you are in the weight room, and/or you may have participated in one of the many free swim clinics offered by the club over the years. If you are not, however, a current member of the Swim Club,…
Generals, December 2023
Veterans Day Celebration in the MountainView Ballroom
Mike Oberski More than 200 SaddleBrooke residents attended one of the most inspiring and enjoyable Veterans Day celebrations you can imagine. The event was the dream of resident Mike Oberski, accompanied by his wife Linda, to pay tribute to our veterans, both present and past. There were six enlisted level (rank E1-E9) veteran residents who gave…