Category: December 2015

Native American Flute Circle

Gene and Carol Lawrence We’ve recently discovered that there are a number of people in our community who have an interest in playing the Native American Flute. Regardless of previous musical experience it’s an instrument that one can learn to play in a relatively short period of time. One need not even be able to…

Advent and Christmas worship at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian

Christmas wreath at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church

Nan Nasser The advent season begins Sunday, November 29, with the message of “Hope in Christ” at Mountain Shadows Presbyterian Church, 14240 N. Oracle Road in Catalina. The sanctuary and ramada will be decorated in holiday colors with many items created by members and friends of this congregation. Sunday, December 6, the 10:00 a.m. service…

Save the date – FSL Author’s Expo set for February 20

Where can you meet more than 50 southern Arizona authors in a single day? At the SaddleBrooke Authors Expo on Saturday, February 20, 2016, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the MountainView Ballroom. Friends of SaddleBrooke Libraries is offering you the opportunity to meet local authors, learn more about their work and buy signed…

Astro – photography images on exhibit at Oracle State Park

Val Bembenek A collection of astronomical images captured through telescopes by Adam Block, manager and founder of Mt. Lemmon Sky Center, will be on public display at Oracle State Park’s Kannally Ranch House through December 20. The park, located at 3820 Wildlife Dr. in Oracle, is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on weekends. The…

Resurrection Church to hold Christmas Eve service

Resurrection Church Intern Pastor Stephen Hilding and his wife Annie

David Stanard Resurrection Church at SaddleBrooke will hold a Christmas Eve service on December 24. The time will be 1:00 p.m. and the place will be the Vermilion Room at the HOA one clubhouse. All SaddleBrooke residents and their guests are invited to attend. This service of Christmas music and a message will be led…

Sonoran Bells presents “Ring in the Season” December 13

The Sonoran Bells

Donna Langwig Sonoran Bells, in cooperation with Vista Fine Arts, presents “Ring In the Season” on Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m. Sonoran Bells, Tucson’s premier community handbell ensemble, will close their 2015 season on December 13 with a concert at Vista de la Montaña Methodist Church, 3001 E. Miravista Lane in Catalina. Under the…

SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation Luncheon – December 7, 2015

Employee Appreciation Committee The SaddleBrooke Ranch Employee Appreciation Luncheon will be December 7, 2015. It is our pleasure to once again recognize the employees of The Bistro, Patrol, Facilities/Maintenance and Management. We plan to acknowledge the employees’ time and efforts with a cocktail hour and dinner, followed by dessert and presentation of cash gifts and…

Holiday Home Tour

Menorah given to SBCO member upon her engagement 59 years ago. Photo by Ken Siarkiewicz

Nan Nasser The Holiday Home Tour, sponsored by SaddleBrooke Community Outreach, will take place Sunday, December 6, starting at Suite L in the commercial center on SaddleBrooke Blvd. In addition to seven open houses there will be a boutique of items made by our residents! You may arrive at noon to see the boutique, or…

Communication Today

Tech Talk – HD Q – If Orbitel offers 100% digital television, does that mean all the channels are high definition? A – Digital television refers to the method by which the TV signal is encoded. Digital television offers higher resolution and less interference than the old analog TV system. Both standard definition (SD) and…