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…
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Front Page, March 2024
The SaddleBrooke Singers Sing ‘60s Hits!
Cheri Emahiser It’s almost time! Get your tickets now! Sunday afternoon, April 7, is a perfect time to reminisce over the songs of your youth. Don’t miss hearing us take the roof off with our choral rendition of “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Clubs Band.” We create an astounding sound and a rollicking rendering of the…
March 2024, Generals
Swim Club Is Offering Adult Learn-to-Swim Classes
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…
March 2024, Generals
#HowDoYouLikeUsNow?
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…
Front Page, March 2024
You’re Invited! Southeast Pinal County Master Gardener Garden Fair
Join your Southeast Pinal County (formerly SaddleBrooke/SaddleBrooke Ranch) Master Gardeners for our Spring Garden Fair. You can attend the event on Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at the SaddleBrooke TWO MountainView Clubhouse in the Ballroom West and on the patio. The clubhouse is located at 38759 S. Mountain View Blvd. in SaddleBrooke.…
Sports, February 2024
Verde Sputters January Update
BK Koch Our number of Sputters is increasing, so we must be doing something right. A big welcome to all who have joined our fun group. We welcome you to participate in all we have to offer when the White Book comes out in another few weeks. This is our sign-up book. It lists the monthly…
Generals, February 2024
SaddleBrooke Ranch Health & Wellness Fair Coming Soon
Mark your calendar! The Health & Wellness Fair is on Saturday, March 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SaddleBrooke Ranch House Ballroom.
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Stand With Israel Speaker Event February 26
Melanie Einbund Stand With Israel’s January speaker Oz Laniado, executive director of Stand With Us, spoke on the geopolitical challenges in the Middle East, Israel, and the rise of antisemitism. Attended by approximately 120 people, there were lots of questions following Oz’s presentation. The discussion was interesting, lively, and combined with truthful and authentic exchanges.…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Spectroscopy: the Backbone of Astronomical Research
Sam Miller The SaddleBrooke Skygazers Astronomy Club is pleased to host Dr. David Iadevaia, a professor of astronomy and physics at Pima College, on Sunday, Feb. 18, at the DesertView Performing Arts Center, 39900 S. Clubhouse Drive, at 7 p.m. In this talk, Professor Iadevaia will discuss slitless spectroscopy and how to collect useful astronomical…
Clubs & Classes, February 2024
Rotary – February 2024
SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Supports the Golden Goose Frank Shipton Volunteer members of the SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Club (SSR) gathered to prepare for the opening of “Midnight Madness” at the Golden Goose in Catalina. SSR members volunteer each month in support of the Golden Goose event. Surprise! SaddleBrooke Sunrise Rotary Welcomes New Member Fore For Kids…