The SaddleBrooke Progress accepts obituaries and photos for publication in the “In Passing” column of the SaddleBrooke Progress monthly. Please limit the obituary to 300 words or less and submit it and a photo (if you have one) by email to editorial@robson.com or by mail to SaddleBrooke Progress 9532 E Riggs Rd, Sun Lakes, AZ 85248 or drop…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg The 10-inch deep gash in Loretta’s thigh is a constant reminder of the day she was hit by shrapnel as she and her family members were running from the Japanese Army. Loretta’s story could have been much more tragic – she could have lost her leg – but circumstances brought her…
New preschool scholarships provide more opportunities for early childhood education Dennis Blauser Thanks to the Oracle Schools Foundation founded in 2015, the Oracle School District is now able to provide the opportunity for more children to attend preschool. Last year the Foundation raised over $15,000 with its first fundraiser, the Toast to Teachers Gala. As…
Mark Schwartz Did you know that at least one SaddleBrooke resident flew the U-2 spy plane? We all lived through the Cold War, deeply felt its effects in so many ways – the short – and long-term impacts on what we thought and what we did. Like a constant elephant in the room, the Cold…
Jonathan Green OK, we don’t actually sell tickets, but a capacity—at times overflow—crowd watched three close and exciting SaddleBrooke Senior Softball Association (SSSA) games at the annual Memorial Day Tournament on a gorgeous holiday morning. The event was dedicated to the memory of Rob Seguin, SSSA player, umpire, leader, friend and dedicated member who passed…
Jo Ann Ellison GLAAS (Gays, Lesbians, and Allies at SaddleBrooke), held a spring fling at the home of Orville Bell and Joseph Panessidi. The food was fantastic, the conversation stimulating and the weather cooperated — What more could you want? GLAAS is busy planning its 2016-2017 calendar. If you want more information, or to get…