JoAnne Gaudioso Each year on Dec. 31, many of us sit down, pen and paper in hand, to write down our New Year’s resolutions. More often than not, they include something related to living a healthy lifestyle, maybe it is a weight loss goal, or a goal to be more active, or a goal to…
Category: January 2023
Features, January 2023
U.S. Military History: POW/MIA—Prisoners of War/Missing in Action
Ross Dunfee Throughout antiquity prisoners have not been treated well by belligerent powers. Ill treatment of prisoners sent home helps to instill fear into the hearts of warriors and maybe deters conflict from fellow comrades still in combat. Some prisoners have been prosecuted for war crimes or paraded at home to demonstrate a battle victory.…
Generals, January 2023
Meet the Mystery Theatre Playwright
Andrea Molberg In March, Community Circle Players will be producing Joh Mann’s murder mystery Spook Light Legacy, which is loosely based the on the real Crescent Hotel in Eureka, Arkansas. Plan to be entertained by CCP’s performances of the script that has been tweaked for SaddleBrooke audiences! The backstory? The state of Oklahoma’s tourism office…
Generals, January 2023
Blood Drive on February 11
Tina Fugleberg SaddleBrooke Ranch is on a mission to help save lives by hosting a blood drive on Feb. 11, from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. at The Ranch House, Sol Ballroom, 31143 S. Amenity Dr., Oracle AZ 85623. The community is invited to take part in this special event and donate blood for hospital…
Generals, January 2023
Come Join the Goose!
Something wonderful happens when you become a member of the “Goose Gang.” Our volunteers have more fun! They tend to be healthier and consistently report being happier after becoming part of the Golden Goose Thrift Shop family. Young, old, working, retired … it doesn’t matter. Volunteering is good for everyone, and it’s a great way…
Generals, January 2023
Opioids and Senior Pain Management Presentation
Opioids are always in the news, and many people have concerns about their use, by themselves or their family members. In addition, their use can be more concerning in older adults. If you would like to learn more about the benefits and dangers of opioids, join the Santa Catalina Catholic Church’s Mental Health Ministry as…
Generals, January 2023
Calling All Texans
Janelle Authur The Texas Club of SaddleBrooke Ranch is planning a re-boot in early 2023, after a brief pause during COVID. First up is “A Taste of Texas Country” at the Cadillac Chaparral on Highway 79 on Thursday, Jan. 26. The event will be a chance to swap those tall Texas tales while enjoying good…
Generals, January 2023
Did You Know? Tucson Festival of Books
Linda Harvey Mark your calendars for March 4 and 5 to attend the Tucson Festival of Books.. This is one of the largest book festivals in the U.S., and it is held on the mall at the University of Arizona. This free-of-charge event usually attracts more than 100,000 people for the book signings and author discussion sessions,…
Generals, January 2023
Deadline Reminder and How to Submit Articles
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Generals, January 2023
January Auditions for March Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem
Andrea Molberg Spook Light Legacy, Community Circle Players’ (CCP) March 25 through 31 dinner theatre production, is filled with murder, mystery, and mayhem. Joh Mann’s delightful script, with some SaddleBrooke tweaks, is CCP’s theatrical version of March madness. Expect some spooky shenanigans, intermissions for dinner and dessert, and chances for the cast to engage and offer…