David Zapatka From existential threats to existential choices, the word existential was used in the news and in conversations around the country frequently this past year. “I’m trash!” was the insistent cry of Forky, the googly-eyed spork whose struggle to be a toy was at the heart of the summer blockbuster Toy Story 4. Forky’s…
Help Feed Our Neighbors – Annual Food Drive on March 21 Nancy McCluskey-Moore Want to make a big difference in the lives of families in nearby communities? It’s easy – just participate in the 22nd annual SaddleBrooke Community Outreach (SBCO) Food Drive. On Saturday, March 21, volunteers will gather donations of food and money to…
Dan Hoshino The April 2020 tournament for MountainView-Preserve Couples Golf will be held Saturday, April 11, 2020, at The Preserve Golf Course. It will be a 1 p.m. shotgun start; the format will be a four-person, pick your foursome, two best net balls, with bonus. Players must sign up on the ForeTees system by Sunday, April 5,…
Dick Kroese and Brianne Spaeth Ethan Myerson, Development Director of Make Way for Books, presented to our Rotary Club. Make Way for Books is a non-profit organization right here in Tucson whose mission is to give all children the chance to read and succeed. Each year, they impact the lives of 30,000 children, families, and…
Bruce Hale The SaddleBrooke Hiking Club welcomes Dr. James “Jim” Smith, a seven-year club member, as the featured speaker at its monthly meeting and program on March 18, 2020. Dr. Smith’s presentation is titled “A Hiker’s Guide to Birding: SaddleBrooke, SE Arizona, and Beyond.” Alongside wildflower viewing, birding is an easy way for hikers to immerse…
Barbara Starrett SaddleBrooke Freethinkers is pleased to have Yotam Shmargad, Ph.D. speak on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at 10 a.m. at the MountainView Ballroom with a coffee social at 9:30 a.m. Dr. Shmargad will talk about social media and politics. Do social media platforms help or hurt democracy? Internet enthusiasts posit that social media could…