Peter Spinetta Peter L. Spinetta and BabyBook Publishing are pleased to announce the release of Spinetta’s new book, Of Things Just and Unjust. Himself a retired California judge, now residing in SaddleBrooke, Spinetta’s new work tells the story of an assigned judge who, while presiding over various legal proceedings arising from the killing of a…
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Generals, December 2025
The Golden Goose
Ron Peck The Golden Goose Thrift Shop is your festive destination this holiday season! Join us for joyful shopping filled with silver and gold treasures, clothing, furniture, home décor, and so much more to bring cheer to your home. We will be closed on Dec. 25 to let our wonderful volunteers and donors celebrate with…
Generals, December 2025
Living Retired: OMG! What Next?
Gary Chalk For the record, I have never ever considered using ‘OMG’ in the headline of my Living Retired columns. However, desperate times call for desperate column titles. This is what I mean… With so much turmoil in the world these days, you have to wonder what worse could be coming! Well, ‘what worse,’ is…
December 2025, Generals
Savor Retirement: Savoring Peace in Retirement
Tim Malone Savoring peace in retirement refers to the mindful and deeply appreciative experience of tranquility, freedom, and emotional well-being that often comes with leaving the workforce. It’s not just about relaxing—it’s about embracing a slower pace of life, finding joy in simple moments, and reconnecting with oneself and others without the pressures of a…
December 2025, Generals
Word of the Month: Contronym (Continued!)
David Zapatka Reader JoAnn Weston writes about the October 2025 WOTM column, “Hello David. Here is another contronym for your list: “Bound,” meaning to leap, but also the opposite, tied up. I enjoy your column, very clever! Oh, another one—“Leave” meaning to go and to remain!” In serendipitous fashion, friend and fellow verbivore, Richard Lederer,…
Generals, December 2025
Tri-Community Food Bank Seeing an Increase in Need for Emergency Food Assistance
Marilee Jensen As I write this article for the SaddleBrooke December newsletters, approximately 135,000 Tucsonans are not receiving their November SNAP benefits. This lapse creates great hardship for low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities. While the Tri-Community Food Bank (TCFB) cannot provide the amount of food that SNAP provides, we are stepping up to…
Generals, December 2025
Film and Speaker from Jewish Film Festival at DesertView
Joan Elder An outstanding film was selected from the January, 2026, Jewish Film Festival to be shown in the DesertView Theater on Jan. 18, 2026. The cost is $10, and the program begins at 2 p.m. Among Neighbors is a blending animation and testimony documentary which confronts the legacy of a Polish town where Jews…
Generals, December 2025
Dia de los Muertos Party in SaddleBrooke One
Ric Nicholson The 14th Annual Halloween Party, held on Oct. 31 at the home of Ron and Carol Aeschliman, was another great success. Very creative Dia de los Muertos costumes were sported by many of the more than 60 in attendance. Outstanding food and beverage was provided by the Aeschlimans. The evening included a magic…
December 2025, Generals
Preserve Ladies, ‘Witchy Women Who Lunch’
Robin Maxim The Preserve “Witchy Women Who Lunch” ladies event was held on Oct. 28 at Karen Schroeder’s home. Units 42, 43, 44, and 45 were represented. This magical event featured a wickedly delicious lunch that transformed an ordinary afternoon into a full-moon feast of laughter and friendship. Watch for details on our festive December…
Generals, December 2025
Preserve People Partied
Bonnie Barazani On Oct. 29 The Preserve had its start of the season event, and it was lots of fun. The party was held off-campus at Cadillac Chaparral. A Western buffet was served, and a six-piece band, Hold My Beer, led everyone in a dance extravaganza. The food, fun, dancing, and camaraderie flowed non-stop until…