United SaddleBrooke Board of Directors ‘Tis the season of giving gifts and giving thanks. United SaddleBrooke (US) wants to thank the candidates who ran for the Homeowners Association boards. They offered their gifts—time, expertise, energy, and spirit—to serve us. Congrats to those who were elected, and thanks to the homeowners who voted. US looks forward…
The photo exhibit Pink-Ribbon Boudoir for breast cancer survivors showcased photographs of seven survivor/warriors who won a free boudoir photo retreat in August 2022. The Post Workspaces at 7400 N. Oracle Road hosted the free Dec. 4 public display of 50 large canvases photographed by project creator and Tucson boudoir photographer Jana M. Suchy of…
David Zapatka Reader Carmela Hopkins writes, “Every month I look for your column in the Splash. Have you considered an article on the word ‘run?’ You’re on a run. I mean roll.” There are more definitions of this word than any word I have researched. Here are a few. Run verb a. to go faster than…
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Sonoran Singers had the pleasure of honoring our veterans at All Seasons on Rancho Vistoso. Many veterans, as well as former SaddleBrooke residents, were there at that lovely retirement home. Cora Peters led several patriotic numbers such as “You’re a Grand Old Flag” and, of course, “God Bless America.” Jaye…
Larry Linderman The SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable will not be making a presentation in December, in deference to the large number of members who leave for the holidays. We will return with a talk by the popular James Evans who has already given us two well-received lectures in past years. Evans’ presentation will be…
Mary Jo Bellner Swartzberg A friend suggested that I write an article on the topic of the apron; I am glad that she did, for this little “article of clothing” holds a multitude of memories for many people. The word apron is from the French word “naperon,” meaning a small tablecloth. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary gives several…