IJSS and Got a Lake?

Melanie Einbund The Institute for Judaic Services and Studies (IJSS) hopes that our members and friends are looking forward to the Jewish High Holy Days. We welcome Rabbi Laura Harari to our pulpit. The Rabbi has been preparing services that will be traditional and informative. Sarah Bolt will be returning as our cantorial soloist. We are…

Hundi’s Excellent Freedom Ride

Christophe Valton, Donor Relations Manager At the Humane Society of Southern Arizona (HSSA), we treat our animals humanely and with dignity. We are also accountable to the community to ensure that adoptable pets are healthy, and of sound behavior. This allows them to find forever homes and become beloved family members. Occasionally, however, we are confronted…

Lights! Dinner! Action! AUDITIONS!

Andrea Molberg In November, SaddleBrooke’s theatrical group Community Circle Players (CCP) will once again bring us six nights of live dinner theatre. The call for cast and crew members is official. CCP co-founder Susan Sterling and four other CCP directors—Carol Merlini, David Fuller, Tim Morsani (coordinating director), and Connie Ward—are eagerly looking for SaddleBrooke and…

Red Cross Blood Drive at SBR Exceeded Our Goal

Linda Shannon-Hills On July 10, the ballroom at the Ranch House was buzzing with donors and American Red Cross staff saving lives. The Red Cross set a goal to collect 64 units of blood, but with 85 donors, eight people donating “Power Reds” (red blood cells only), we collected 87 units, our highest so far. We want…

SBR Tech Club: “Drones” General Meeting

Linda Shannon-Hills The SaddleBrooke Ranch Technology Club (Tech Club) will host an open general meeting for all residents of SBR on Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 3:30 p.m. Steve Weiss will give a talk on drones. We will also have others from the community in attendance who own drones and can answer questions about how they use their…

The Golden Goose Thrift Shop Wants You!

Christopher Clark, Business Manager The Golden Goose Thrift Shop needs you to volunteer, donate, and shop. Volunteer orientation is held every Monday at 3 p.m. at the Golden Goose. To schedule a pickup of tax-deductible donations, call 520-825-9101. The Golden Goose is located at 15970 N. Oracle Road, in Catalina, and is open Tuesday through Saturday from…