Renee Mazin and Virginia Bynum Abraham Verghese wrote, “Fiction is the lie that tells the truth.” But the truth about what? Human feelings, relationships, but not necessarily a historic event that is always molded into the service of a narrative. Elie Wiesel famously said about Holocaust fiction, “A novel about Treblinka is either not a…
David Taylor On Saturday, April 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., you will have the opportunity to experience Absolutely Art Gallery’s annual Spring Artists Tent Show. The show is held in the north parking lot in front of the gallery located at 16701 N. Oracle Road, #171, Catalina. Look for the white-topped tents and…
Greg Hlushko The SaddleBrooke Chess Club participated in the Jan. 20 Recreation and Activity Fair, held at SaddleBrooke TWO, to invite residents to play chess. Chess is a great game that can help keep your mind sharp and improve your concentration. The SaddleBrooke Chess Club has players of various experience levels, and we play in…
Terese Butler Have you always wanted to learn how to swim but didn’t have the chance? Or maybe you gave it a try but found it difficult and didn’t think it was for you. There are myriad reasons why you might have stayed away from the pool, but now is the time to make a…
John Faulkner Our three-library system has a lot to offer residents of SaddleBrooke and is supported financially by Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries. Through your membership and donations, the libraries are able to offer residents a wide range of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines. If you have not already joined, please go to sbfsl.org/become-a-member for more…
Anne Quinn-Diment As the unmistakable signs of spring make their appearance, residents are gearing up for the eagerly awaited annual tradition of spring cleaning. Mark your calendars for the 2024 Electronics & Hazardous Waste Recycling Event hosted by Senior Village on Saturday, March 30, from 9 a.m. to noon at the MountainView Clubhouse lower parking…