David Zapatka While reading page 52 of The Labours of Hercules by Alice A. Bailey in my book-reading group, I ran across this sentence. “Let the soul be single in its purpose and freed from the thraldom of matter, and then right action and a right point of view will inevitably be the characteristics of the…
Features, August 2021
Essential Oil Tips for Your Summertime Routine
JoAnne Gaudioso Summertime is perfect for many outdoor activities: going to the pool, attending neighborhood barbecues, surfing the waves, or hiking in the mountains, to name a few. But, with the bright and balmy weather also comes the challenge of staying comfortable and cool when the heat gets to be too much. Fortunately, there are…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
Nature’s Way: Fall Migration
Jim Hoagland August is one of the best months for birding in Arizona. In normal years, migration picks up and diversity of species peaks during the summer monsoons. There is no better way to enjoy bird watching this time of year than by going to a birding festival. They are organized to get you to…
August 2021
Thank You, Friends: Ranch Resident Donations Help Others
Linda Shannon-Hills and Wanda Bailey Earlier this year, the SBR Neighbors Helping Neighbors created a Task Force to deliver the SBR COVID-19 vaccine to the SaddleBrooke Ranch Community in partnership with Desert Life Pharmacy and Brianna Spaeth, pharmacist. We vaccinated more than 1,700 residents from the Ranch by mid-March, far ahead of most other seniors…
Clubs & Classes, August 2021
The Rotary Club of SaddleBrooke Passes the GavelRanch Resident is the New President
Joe Guyton, Liese Razzeto, and Barbara Barr At a fantastic dinner and dance banquet held at the SaddleBrooke Ranch Clubhouse, Liese Razzeto was inducted as the new president for Rotary Club for 2021–22. At the annual “Passing of the Gavel,” outgoing President Joe Guyton was joined by Rotary District 5500 District Governor Diane Ventura-Goodyear and Assistant…
Generals, August 2021
August at the Golden Goose
Christopher Clark, Business Manager Donations pour in, customers flood the shop, volunteers work tirelessly to keep us afloat. Welcome to monsoon season at the Golden Goose Thrift Shop! Showers of lightning-hot, thunderously spectacular sales and promotions are yours to find at the Goose in August! Shopping at the Golden Goose always feels good! Good for…
Generals, August 2021
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…
Generals, August 2021
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…
Generals, August 2021
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…
Generals, August 2021
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…