John Lauder Where could we find water? Those of us who live in the desert certainly know water is important and future space travelers will need water. In our solar system, where could we find water? The Goldilocks Zone is the region around our star where the surface temperature of a planet might allow liquid…
Sue Bishop Christmas, My Way – A Sinatra Holiday Bash! will be presented December 11, 12, 13, 18, 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis Theatre, 4625 E. River Road (northwest corner of River and Swan). The program, directed by Robert Encila with musical direction by Nick Stanley, was conceived by David Grapes and…
Sue Reggentin Roving Diners are groups of six to eight people from Community Church in SaddleBrooke who meet for food and fellowship. Groups are formed twice a year; each group meeting three to four times. Those involved take turns hosting, selecting the event and all contribute food to the meal. Linda and Tom Carr recently…
Richard Bynum In searching for a place to retire, Virginia and I selected SaddleBrooke because it was a well planned community that offered many different activities along with great weather and awesome views. In 2007 I decided to try oil painting. My father had taken up oil painting when he retired, and I had always…
Louise Grabell Christmas is coming and we are surrounded by the brilliant colors of Christmas plants. Interestingly, about the only true Christmas plant is the poinsettia as its colorful brachts really do appear around the holidays. Amaryllis normally blooms in early spring and grows quite nicely here in the high desert. If you grow one…
Pam Boedeker The Coyote Room was filled to capacity for the November meeting of SaddleBrooke Nature Club. New residents and long-time residents were all interested in avoiding or treating those poisonous bites, stings and punctures that occur here in our Sonoran Desert. The speaker, Liz Barta, RN, has been with the University of Arizona College…