We are delighted to welcome Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price to Congregation B’nai Midbar. Rabbi Daniel “Danny” Price received his Rabbinic Ordination from the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. He has over two decades of experience as a rabbi, educator, and cantorial soloist. With a B.A. in music/communications from Plattsburgh State University and a…
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Features, September 2024
Can You Count to 4?
Kathy Sinnott What is your fave rock song where the lead singer shouts off a ‘4/4 beat count?’ Mine has got to be Springsteen’s Born To Run at 3:03 minutes into the song! Well, rockers, get ready to experience the Rockin’ 4 Heroes 4/4 beat count this year, which gives new meaning to the number…
Generals, September 2024
Brooke Beaches Recycling
Pat Rourke The August issue of the SaddleBrooke Progress featured an article about a new recycling project in the Brooke. We call it Brooke Beaches, from the Washed Ashore exhibits traveling our nation. Our mission is to promote recycling in SaddleBrooke. Did you know? Two very large bags full of plastic bottles were filled exclusively…
Clubs & Classes, September 2024
Autumn Art Classes Help You Stay Healthy
Tracy Nelson Research from the National Institutes of Health shows that participating in the arts may improve the health, well-being, and independence of older adults. Take care of yourself in a fun environment with art classes sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild! All classes are located in the Topaz Room at the Arts &…
September 2024, Religion
Blessing of the Animals at Vista de la Montaña United Methodist Church
Sharon Scanlan and Robin Conner Why do churches bless animals? When we bless animals in the church, we are saying, “You are a gift from God.” It is God who first blessed animals at their creation. So, blessing animals is an original activity as old as creation, a thing we do in imitation of the…
September 2024, Generals
SaddleBrooke World War II Roundtable Presents Bruce Rogers
Larry Linderman Our Roundtable will kick off our new season with what promises to be a terrific talk by our own Bruce Rogers who did a terrific job for us with Liberty Ships and The Road to Nagasaki. On Thursday, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. in the DesertView Theater, Bruce will talk about secret operations…
Clubs & Classes, September 2024
Chess Club
Greg Hlushko 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 a casual, friendly environment for fun. Come by to learn how to play or to play a few games. The club has no…
Generals, September 2024
Join Us for John’s Concert
Our trumpet player John Reitz turned 100 on Aug. 7, 2024! At “John’s Concert” on Sept. 28 at DesertView Performing Arts Center, we will be performing “Century Overture,” a piece commissioned in honor of John. The Tucson composer, Bob Atwell, will be on bass clarinet for this concert. The piece is inspired by musical references…
September 2024, Generals
Senior Village at SaddleBrooke – September 2024
Three Great Reasons to Donate Linda Hampton, Executive Director, Senior Village at SaddleBrooke Donating to Senior Village at SaddleBrooke, a Neighbors Helping Neighbors 501(c)(3) organization, offers several compelling reasons beyond the immediate impact on the community. Here are three key reasons why supporting this cause is good for your neighbors and good for you: Firstly,…
Generals, September 2024
Wellness Integrated Network: Are You Looking for Other Options?
Barbara Barr Bengen Join the Wellness Integrated Network (WIN) on Friday, Oct. 4, at 2 p.m. in the DesertView Performing Arts Center to learn about other options. Whether you have acute or chronic pain, concussion or brain injury, sports injuries, Alzheimer’s, trauma recovery, osteoporosis, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune disease, menopause, surgery recovery, issues with Lyme…