Melanie Einbund Transliterated: B’nay Meedbar, meaning ‘The People of the Desert’ Our February services were led by Rabbi Sanford Seltzer, assisted by Eliyanah Powers and Joshua Nichols. We welcome our new Torah with the hope for peace to embrace our community and Israel. A special presentation of our new Torah was made to the congregation by Rabbi…
Features, March 2024
Word of the Month: Apricity
David Zapatka Friend and fellow pickleball player, Natasha Thompson, writes, “‘Apricity’ means warmth of the sun in winter. Did I expand your vocabulary?” Yes, you have, Tash, and I expect you will be expanding our readers’ vocabulary with this word as well. Maybe you will even bring it back into use as it has fallen…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Democratic Club Hosted Visit By LD17 AZ House Candidate
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted a visit by Kevin Volk, candidate for Arizona State House, Legislative District 17 (LD17). Kevin, born and raised in Tucson and a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Brown University, has been a public-school teacher, interned for Representative Gabby Giffords, and worked on the governor campaign in Virginia. He…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Painters Club Enjoys Oil Painting Class
Patti West Several painters learned more about oil painting during January by participating in a four-session “Still Life in Oils” class taught by Rachel Linnemeier. It was a great kickoff to a year that promises to have ample opportunities for painter education as well as social activities.
Generals, March 2024
Friends of Bill W.
Friends of Bill meets Thursdays, 3 to 4 p.m. in the La Vista Room. Contact: wes_morr22@yahoo.com or 831-206-3077
Generals, March 2024
Happy Tail—Robbie’s Home Sweet Home
Romayne Trudo On July 4, 2023, Robbie was huddling in a doorway trying to hide from the frightening sounds of local fireworks. Fortunately he was rescued by SaddleBrooke Pet Rescue Network (SBPRN) volunteers. While we were trying to locate his owners, Oracle Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation (OARR) offered to foster him. After months of searching…
Clubs & Classes, March 2024
Writer’s Guild: Writer’s Corner
Do you have an appreciation of language and like to dabble with the written word? Perhaps you may be interested in writing stories of your life, capturing memories for your children and grandchildren to read. Do you have interesting travel tales to tell or a budding novel or memoir you’d like to develop? Then, the…
February 2024, Front Page
The Spring ARTwalk Is Coming!
Mark your calendar for another wonderful and amazing event coming to SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) this spring. The SBR ARTwalk is changing days and times this year. It will be on Friday, April 5, from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday, April 6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The SBR ARTwalk is an opportunity to…
February 2024, Front Page
2nd Annual Fitness Expo Coming February 17
Debbie McGrady Looking for a new way to get motivated and start your journey to a healthier life? Come join us on Feb. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to noon to meet SaddleBrooke Ranch fitness instructors and find the class that fits your needs. There will be demonstrations from the instructors to give you an idea of what to expect in each class, plus…
February 2024, Front Page
Wreaths Across America—A Day of Remembrance
Linda Nicholson In December, Saddlebrooke Ranch residents participated in laying Christmas wreaths on veterans’ graves at Evergreen Cemetery in Tucson. The annual event to honor veterans was held on the morning of Dec. 16. The morning was sunny, clear, and warm. Enjoying some coffee and donuts and fellowship, close to 100 volunteers across Tucson gathered for the ceremony…