Deborah McGeehan, Lt.Col.,United States Army (Ret.) The Catalina Mountain Chapter (CMC) of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) held its recent meeting on Feb. 21 at SaddleBrooke Ranch. The meeting began with a business session presided over by CMC’s Vice president, retired Col. Bruce Huffman, U.S. Army, during which members were updated on the…
M.C. Nelson The SaddleBrooke Ranch Democratic Club hosted Arizona Corporation Commission Candidates—both are running to ensure “rubber stamp” utility increases aren’t occurring. Clara Pratte built her career on public service and is now a successful small business owner and a mom to two boys. She is running to lower costs for Arizonans, restore integrity to…
Rebecca Williams A total of 14 riders from the Horseback Riding Group enjoyed a glorious blue-sky day for their horseback ride on March 7 at Donnelly’s D-Spur Stable in Gold Canyon. This location is about 75 minutes from the Ranch, on the eastern edge of Phoenix. It was a little windy, but riders had a…
Leslie Stewart We Be Beaders are looking to nature for inspiration for beading projects. The colors of nature are featured in the earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and objects beaders are creating. The March window display contained all shades of green. This is among our most popular displays. Most items in the window are available for sale.…
Claudia Knauss Need a last–minute gift to brighten any gathering for Easter Sunday? Come by the Creative Arts building and check out the many glass pieces available to give as lovely hostess gifts or to become one of your own treasures to enjoy for holidays to come. Feel free to come into the Glasshoppers Studio…
Linda Harvey The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) National Parks Club welcomed retired National Park Service (NPS) Ranger Deb Liggett to speak on the topic of U.S. Public Lands. Ranger Deb explained that nearly one-third of the United States is designated as federal public land which is collectively owned by the American people and managed by various…
Imagine after a hot Arizona summer, strolling along the rocky Maine coastline in the cool breeze of autumn where the mountains meet the sea, visiting an iconic lighthouse, sailing on a three-masted schooner in Frenchman Bay, and savoring a lobster bake in Bar Harbor! You can have all this and much more, including just enjoying…
Celebrations, Education, and More Melanie Einbund Oneg Celebrations: March’s Oneg was provided by Joy and Bill Eickson with gratitude to all. An Oneg is a mitzvah (good deed) to celebrate and sponsor a special occasion, memory, an honor, or just because. And you can always share the Oneg honors with another. Openings are available for September, October, November, and December. Contact…
Rev. Mary Dotson One of the most moving weeks of the Church Calendar is the week we call Holy Week. This year Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday, March 29, when Christians will commemorate Jesus’ entrance into the Holy City of Jerusalem. It was a joy–filled occasion some 2,000 years ago as the crowds lined…
Tim Malone Wondering in retirement refers to the practice of embracing curiosity, reflection, and open-ended exploration during one’s post-career years. It’s not just about having time—it’s about how that time is used to engage with the world in more profound, more thoughtful ways. “Curiosity is the lust of the mind.”—Thomas Hobbes Curiosity without urgency includes…