Barb Schaepe The date for the SaddleBrooke Great Decisions April meeting has been changed to April 21 due to room availability. It was originally scheduled for April 7. The start time remains at 3 p.m., and the location continues to be the MountainView East Ballroom. Sandy McNabb will be leading the discussion on the topic…
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April 2025, Clubs & Classes
SaddleBrooke Nature Club
Kay Sullivan Our outreach to the Mammoth-San Manuel PreK-12 school resulted in us helping with the cost of a field trip to the Desert Museum for the 9th grade Physical Science students in September. The assistant principal, Amber Walden, shared with us that she wanted programs to inspire the high school students toward higher education…
April 2025, Clubs & Classes
It’s a New Generation of Dancing!
Mary Klootwyk Sixteen dancers from SaddleBrooke Squares Dance Club traveled to Yuma, Ariz., to attend the annual Yuma Square Dance Festival held Feb. 14-16. More than 140 people danced to two well-known and popular callers: Buddy Weaver from California and Dee Dee Dougherty from Minnesota. Dancers had a chance to meet up with old friends…
Clubs & Classes, April 2025
What Legacy Will You Leave Your Family?
The next Genealogy Club presentation will be on May 1 at 1 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke One Coyote Room. Our presenter will be Jeri Taylor. Jeri Taylor is a seven-year member of the club who served as past president for five years and is the current club secretary. The topic of her presentation is “What…
April 2025, Religion
Vista United Methodist Church School Supplies Mission
Jan Hopke-Almer and Lisa Richardson This April, the Vista Mission Outreach Program will begin collecting funds to purchase school supplies and backpacks for students from our sister church in Agua Prieta, Mexico. This program has been a huge success over the past 20-plus years. We began by sponsoring 62 students, growing to our maximum of…
Religion, April 2025
Easter Words from My Heart—Vista United Methodist Church
astor Mary Dotson I’m writing this just three days after Ash Wednesday, and already I am experiencing a refreshing sense of peace as we begin the Lenten season. This year I decided not to give up anything for Lent. In many ways these days, I am clinging onto hope, so I purchased a new daily…
April 2025, Front Page
Jewish Friendship Group’s Stellar Season
Marsha Mantykow As months go, March was quite the star, filled with great events. A recap: Purim Brunch and Carnival. While we looked forward to the festivities in the beautiful garden of Marilyn Anthony and Willy Halpert, the weather had its own plans. Graciously, Hara Lipman and George Delzell opened their beautiful home and saved…
April 2025, Generals
Unit Happenings – April 2025
Motown Potluck for Unit 6 Lorie Gregor The Social Divas, Unit 6’s brand-new social committee, hosted their first event of the year for the neighbors of Unit 6 on March 7! Despite the pouring rain, 50 brave souls gathered to celebrate with friends old and new. The Activities Center was decked out with the best…
April 2025, Generals
Make Room for the ‘Shroom! Farm-to-Table Mushroom Cultivation & Propagation
Your Southeast Pinal County Master Gardeners are pleased to invite you to our Community Education Presentation on Wednesday, May 7, at 1 p.m. at SaddleBrooke Ranch Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Drive, Oracle, AZ 85623. The topic this month is “Make Room for the ‘Shroom!, Farm-to-Table Mushroom Cultivation & Propagation.” Mushrooms bring a savory flavor…
Generals, April 2025
The Importance of a Hearing Aid Dryer
Tim Gaule I am a member of the SaddleBrooke Hearing Discussion Group. In this month’s article I would like to discuss the importance of using a hearing aid dryer to help maintain your hearing aids. One often overlooked but crucial aspect of hearing aid maintenance is moisture control. Considering our dryer climate in Arizona, you…