Don Bott Stating the obvious, a truth of life is that you the reader wouldn’t be here at SaddleBrooke if you had not been successful. And included in my definition of success is being a good person and enjoying life. You also probably know that I’ve written a few articles about our December 11 holiday…
Category: November 2015
Generals, November 2015
SaddleBrooke Community Outreach Happenings
General meeting and School Volunteer Fair – November 16 SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, in proud partnership with three local area schools, presents our first School Volunteer Fair. Our mission is to introduce the volunteer opportunities for residents to learn about the need for volunteers at nearby schools and how you can make a difference. This is…
Generals, November 2015
Unit Happenings
Generals, November 2015
ILR – Institute for Learning in Retirement
Meet the instructors – Bart Epstein Ken Marich The ILR is proud to introduce Bart Epstein, an expert in criminalistics. I’m sure most of you have watched a TV program call CSI (Crime Scene Investigation). Well, Bart will be presenting a behind the scenes look at how forensic scientists use technology to help solve crimes.…
Generals, November 2015
Sonoran Bells presents Ring in the Season – Sunday, December 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Donna Langwig Sonoran Bells, Tucson’s premier community handbell ensemble, will close their 2015 season on December 13 with a concert at Vista de la Montaña Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. Under the direction of Shannon Casey, the program will feature traditional carols and contemporary arrangements of holiday songs. Sonoran Bells, established in…
Generals, November 2015
You’re invited to the ‘NONEVENT’ of the year
The Power of US gala is on a non-day at a non-time to support animal rescue. Drinks will not be served at 6:00 p.m. The program will not begin at 7:00 p.m. No $100 tickets for two; no $50 bar tab; no $120 manicure, pedicure, hairstyle, etc. Don’t attend and save over $300! Our calendars…
Generals, November 2015
Health Night Out – “Doc, is there something besides more pills and surgery?”
Don Jensen On Monday, November 23, the Health Night Out team will welcome Dr. Wendy Miller, Physiatrist (not Psychiatrist!), of Mountain Osteopathic, to SaddleBrooke. The title of her presentation tonight is Doc, Is There Something besides More Pills and Surgery? and she will be talking to us about just that – non-medicinal and non-surgical treatments…
Generals, November 2015
Oracle Piano Society delivers donated piano to six-year-old, announces next concert
Val Bembenek Keeping true to its youth education and community outreach mission, Oracle Piano Society showcased local young musicians at its season opener in October and the following day delivered a donated piano to a six-year-old piano student in San Manuel. The works of Maurice Ravel, performed by OPS founder and artistic director Dr. Stephen…
Generals, November 2015
Donations needed for homeless women
Micki Wilverding Sr. Jose Women’s Shelter located in the homeless corridor in Tucson has a need for the following: adult clothes, twin sheets, blankets (any size), towels and personal care items such as shampoo, shower gel, lotions (regular or travel size) and feminine products. Men’s clothing will also be accepted and donated where needed. The…
Generals, November 2015
Some money from the “I Don’t Want It” sale ends up in jail
Kerry Blount SaddleBrooke’s annual I Don’t Want It sale helps both individuals and organizations raise money by selling donated items that are no longer wanted or needed. Two spaces were organized and staffed by members of the Community Church at SaddleBrooke and money generated by the sales went to help fund the Jail Ministry. According…